Director of Engineering

Organization- Miraval Austin Resort and Spa

Summary

How would you like to lead engineering and security operations for a globally recognized wellness resort where service, collaboration, and well-being are part of everyday life? Miraval Austin Resort and Spa is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to oversee engineering, maintenance, and security operations while delivering an exceptional environment and experience for guests and colleagues alike.

As a member of the property’s Leadership Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel, capital project planning, and overseeing the Security department to ensure a safe and secure environment for guest, colleagues, and assets. The leader must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures; overseeing hotel security operations including risk prevention, incident response, and compliance with safety protocols and brand standards; ensuring proper staffing, training and performance management of both Engineering and Security teams, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
• Experience in managing utility systems
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 6 years experience in a senior role within facility management
• Proven leadership skills
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  
  

We offer excellent benefits:

iAm Days to spend a paid 8 hours experiencing Miraval, twice per year*

Up to $1000 in Wellbeing or Tuition Reimbursement for personal and professional growth*

Discounted and Complimentary Hyatt Hotel nights*

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30th day of employment*

401K with company match*

Generous Paid Time Off program*

Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*

Complimentary daily colleague meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan*

Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and fitness center

• Exact benefit package is contingent on status 
  
  

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.