Director Hyatt Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pay Range: $120,000-$140,000 + Bonus Eligible

This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salaried basis in accordance with state and federal law.

Driving is required for this position; screening will be required.

Relocation Assistance is Available.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC‑R/Electrical/Plumbing.
• 2‑year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC‑R/Electrical/Plumbing.

• Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets: oversee engineering functions and budgets, work with leadership to assess performance, identify concerns, and propose solutions.
• Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlight areas of concern to leadership.
• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds‑keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory).
• Manages and controls heat, light and power.
• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Develops and manages Engineering budget.
• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.
• Oversees execution of long‑term preventative maintenance and 10‑year asset protection plans.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
• Addresses potential areas of concern and proposes solutions to owners in a proactive manner.
• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintains Engineering Standards: ensures compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
• Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.
• Monitors and manages the payroll function.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Participates in the development of the department's capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.
• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Prepares weekly and period‑end P&L critiques.
• Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
• Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds‑keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors and service agreements.
• Conducts Human Resources Activities: ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably, completes disciplinary procedures and documentation per SOPs, utilizes employee feedback and an open‑door policy to address concerns, publicly recognizes team contributions, resolves guest problems and complaints, and brings issues to Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensures regular on‑going communication throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily operations activities, set expectations and create awareness of business objectives.

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third‑party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.