Hotel Engineering Director - Lead Maintenance & Safety

hriproperties; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

hriproperties is seeking a Director of Engineering for a premier hotel in Richmond, VA. You will oversee all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant building performance to deliver guest satisfaction.

You will lead engineering staff, manage PM programs, and coordinate capital projects while maintaining regulatory compliance and a strong budget discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or related fields preferred.
• Certifications such as EPA, CPO, HVAC license, or similar credentials strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of hotel or commercial facility maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in engineering required.
• Strong background in building systems, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance required.
• Capital project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable building performance.
• Lead, train, coach, and evaluate engineering staff including supervisors and maintenance technicians.
• Manage and execute the preventive maintenance (PM) program for all building systems and equipment.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and supervise major repairs, capital projects, and contracted maintenance work.
• Maintain documentation of work orders, inspection logs, PM schedules, and compliance records.
• Ensure all equipment and building systems comply with OSHA, fire/life safety, and regulatory standards.
• Manage inventory, tools, equipment, and parts to support efficient operations.
• Assist with the development and management of the engineering budget, including labor, supplies, and capital planning.
• Respond promptly to guestroom and public area maintenance calls.
• Work closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments to support guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe engineering shop and mechanical spaces.
• Serve as the point of contact during emergencies and lead response efforts for system failures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by property or regional leadership.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

OSHA compliance

CMMS

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Building systems

Education

High school diploma

Trade/vocational training

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

hriproperties is seeking a Director of Engineering for a premier hotel in Richmond, VA. You will oversee all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant building performance to deliver guest satisfaction.

You will lead engineering staff, manage PM programs, and coordinate capital projects while maintaining regulatory compliance and a strong budget discipline.