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Director of Facilities Engineering

CAREERXCHANGE, Inc.

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing hotel operations, overseeing large-scale renovation projects, maintaining building systems, and leading engineering teams in a guest-focused environment. A well-established luxury hospitality organization is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead all engineering, maintenance, facilities, and capital improvement initiatives at a premier hotel property.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMiami Beach, FL

    Description

    Director of Engineering / Chief Engineer


    Location: Miami-Dade County, FL (Onsite)


    A well-established luxury hospitality organization is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead all engineering, maintenance, facilities, and capital improvement initiatives at a premier hotel property. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong combination of hotel engineering expertise, team leadership, and project management experience.
    The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing hotel operations, overseeing large-scale renovation projects, maintaining building systems, and leading engineering teams in a guest-focused environment.

    Key Responsibilities


    • Direct all engineering, maintenance, and facility operations for a full-service hotel property.
    • Lead and develop the engineering and maintenance team, ensuring operational excellence and exceptional service standards.
    • Manage preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and building systems.
    • Oversee capital improvement projects, renovations, room upgrades, and property enhancement initiatives.
    • Coordinate contractors, vendors, project schedules, budgets, and resources.
    • Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, safety standards, and local, state, and federal requirements.
    • Maintain equipment reliability while minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
    • Develop and manage departmental budgets, inventory controls, and maintenance records.
    • Partner with executive leadership on strategic facility planning and long-term asset preservation.
    • Lead sustainability, energy conservation, and cost-saving initiatives.

    Required Qualifications


    • Minimum 5+ years of hotel engineering leadership experience.
    • Previous experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Assistant Chief Engineer, or similar hotel engineering management role.
    • Strong project management experience is required, including capital projects, renovations, and facility upgrades.
    • Extensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
    • Experience managing vendor contracts, budgets, and construction-related projects.
    • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams.
    • Strong knowledge of OSHA and hotel safety standards.
    • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and operational demands simultaneously.

    Preferred Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
    • Hospitality industry certifications are a plus.
    • Experience with luxury, resort, or full-service hotel operations preferred.

    What We're Looking For


    This opportunity is ideal for a hotel engineering leader who is equally comfortable managing daily operations and driving complex projects from concept to completion. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, an effective people manager, and a proven project leader with hospitality experience.


    Competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package offered.




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