Senior Hotel Engineering Director

Highgate Hotels L.P.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels L.P. in Miami, FL, seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee all administrative, financial and operational aspects of the hotel’s engineering division.

This role ensures safe, profitable hotel operations and adherence to Highgate standards. The incumbent will supervise engineering staff, manage budgets, forecast financials, and implement preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and life-safety codes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.
• Create, approve and post all Engineering staff schedules according to Highgate Hotel standards.
• Create and adhere to annual budget for department.
• Develop financial forecasts and actively participate in monthly profit/loss review meetings.
• Develop and implement plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Create and implement a preventative maintenance program for all hotel equipment.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause. Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate action as necessary.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the engineering department.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Lead and participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Project planning

Education

4-year college degree

2-year college degree

High school diploma

Job description

Highgate Hotels L.P. in Miami, FL, seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee all administrative, financial and operational aspects of the hotel’s engineering division.

This role ensures safe, profitable hotel operations and adherence to Highgate standards. The incumbent will supervise engineering staff, manage budgets, forecast financials, and implement preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and life-safety codes.