Director of Facilities for a Luxury Property

If you’re a proactive, hands-on leader with deep expertise in engineering operations and property maintenance, this is an exciting opportunity to oversee the physical heart of a premier hospitality asset. You’ll guide a talented team, ensure the property is maintained to the highest standards, and safeguard the guest experience while protecting ownership’s investment.

• Lead & Develop the Engineering Team: Recruit, train, and manage the Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, IT Specialist, and Buildings/Grounds Maintenance staff and/or contractors.
  

• Ensure Preventive & Ongoing Maintenance: Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly inspection protocols for building structure, mechanicals (HVAC, electrical, elevator, pool, etc.), interiors/exteriors, and landscaping. Maintain and review inspection checklists.
  Manage Periodic & Capital Projects: Oversee major maintenance programs such as window washing, façade inspections, and mechanical upgrades. Source, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts; review proposals and invoices; ensure projects meet budget, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Guarantee Regulatory Compliance: Track and fulfill all inspections, maintenance mandates, and reporting requirements from government agencies and insurance carriers. Maintain thorough documentation.
  

• Respond to Critical Issues: Identify and address urgent maintenance concerns, recommend remedial actions, and source outside experts as needed.
  

• Plan & Execute Special Projects: Coordinate renovations and upgrades to minimize cost, maximize success, and reduce guest impact. Obtain and review competitive proposals and ensure all work meets objectives.
  

• Support Owner/Resident Requests: Review remodel or repair plans, ensure CC&R and brand compliance, meet with owners/vendors as needed, and maintain a list of approved vendors. Inspect homeowner vendor work when required.
  

• Oversee IT Systems: Implement and maintain property technology systems, troubleshoot issues, recommend upgrades, and partner with the Administrative Manager to address support and security needs.
  

• 7 years of engineering/facilities leadership in a hotel, resort, or mixed-use hospitality property
  

• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate technical teams and outside contractors
  

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, electrical, elevator, pool) and preventive maintenance programs
  

• Demonstrated success managing capital projects, budgets, and vendor relationships
  

• Familiarity with regulatory and insurance compliance requirements
  

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field preferred
  

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
  

• Full benefits package and performance incentives
  

• On-site leadership role at a luxury property