What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities position at CMC Hotels?
CMC Hotels is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Facilities to lead facilities and engineering operations across our growing portfolio of hotels and restaurants. This above-property leadership role is responsible for protecting the company’s physical assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving preventive maintenance programs, and supporting hotel leadership teams with best-in-class facilities standards.
Position Summary
The Director of Facilities provides oversight, guidance, and hands-on leadership for maintenance, capital projects, life-safety systems, and vendor management across multiple hospitality assets. This role partners closely with Operations, Asset Management, and Ownership to ensure safe, efficient, and guest-ready facilities while controlling costs and extending asset life.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Leadership
We believe in Growing People. Our people are the Heart of our organization. The growth and success of our portfolio will be possible by the contribution of our associates who will be recognized, grow and succeed with us.
Position Summary
The Director of Facilities provides oversight, guidance, and hands-on leadership for maintenance, capital projects, life-safety systems, and vendor management across multiple hospitality assets. This role partners closely with Operations, Asset Management, and Ownership to ensure safe, efficient, and guest-ready facilities while controlling costs and extending asset life.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Leadership
- Develop and execute company-wide facilities and engineering standards, SOPs, and preventive maintenance programs
- Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to property-level Chief Engineers and Maintenance teams
- Serve as a key advisor to hotel General Managers and corporate leadership on facilities-related matters
- Oversee maintenance operations across all properties to ensure consistency, safety, and brand compliance
- Ensure all life-safety systems (fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency power, elevators, etc.) are inspected, tested, and documented
- Conduct regular property inspections and audits, identifying risks and prioritizing corrective action.
- Develop and manage facilities budgets, including repairs & maintenance (R&M) and capital expenditures
- Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and negotiate vendor contracts
- Track and report on facilities performance metrics and project progress
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, local/state regulations, brand standards, and company policies
- Support insurance inspections, risk assessments, and claim mitigation efforts
- Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and records across all properties
- Establish preferred vendor relationships and service agreements
- Evaluate vendor performance and ensure service quality and cost effectiveness
- 7 years of facilities, engineering, or maintenance leadership experience, preferably in hospitality or multi-unit environments
- Proven experience managing multi-property facilities operations
- Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, roofing, and structural)
- Strong financial acumen with budgeting and cost control experience
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to travel regularly between properties
- Hospitality brand experience (Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, etc.) preferred
- OSHA certification, CFM, CHFM, or similar credentials a plus
- Experience working with ownership groups or management companies preferred
We believe in Growing People. Our people are the Heart of our organization. The growth and success of our portfolio will be possible by the contribution of our associates who will be recognized, grow and succeed with us.