Hotel Engineering Director: Lead Facilities & Safety

Virgin Hotels Central Services Llc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Hotels Central Services Llc is seeking a Director of Engineering in Dallas to lead a team ensuring hotel facilities are well-maintained, safe, and operating efficiently. The role requires independent work and collaboration across departments to support guest experiences and capital projects.

Responsibilities span maintenance leadership, vendor liaison, budget planning, safety training, and compliance with codes. Strong English communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, and strong customer service focus
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• At least 6 years’ experience in a senior role within facility management or hotel or building engineering
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests and co-workers; MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
• Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
• Experience in managing utility systems
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
• Maintain communications with the Home Office Team (HOT)
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Virgin service standards and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team motivation

Diversity awareness

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Virgin Hotels Central Services Llc is seeking a Director of Engineering in Dallas to lead a team ensuring hotel facilities are well-maintained, safe, and operating efficiently. The role requires independent work and collaboration across departments to support guest experiences and capital projects.

Responsibilities span maintenance leadership, vendor liaison, budget planning, safety training, and compliance with codes. Strong English communication and MS Office proficiency are essential.