Corporate Director of Engineering

Coury Hospitality has an amazing opportunity as a Corporate Director of Engineering.

• That exceptional hospitality begins with well-maintained properties, safe environments, and thoughtful attention to every detail.
• That engineering is more than fixing what breaks. It's about anticipating needs, protecting assets, and ensuring every property operates at its best.
• That preventive maintenance, proactive planning, and operational consistency are essential to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• That great leaders empower and develop their teams while creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• That strong partnerships between Engineering, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and property leadership drive better results.
• That protecting owner investments and creating unmatched guest experiences go hand in hand.

• Providing technical leadership and operational support across a diverse portfolio of lifestyle, full-service, and select-service hotels.
• Establishing consistent engineering standards, preventive maintenance programs, and operating procedures that improve property conditions and performance.
• Visiting properties, evaluating building systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with teams to develop practical solutions.
• Serving as a technical resource for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, elevators, life safety, and other critical building systems.
• Developing annual and multiyear capital plans that balance operational needs, brand requirements, deferred maintenance, equipment replacement, and long-term asset preservation.
• Working alongside property and regional leadership to identify capital priorities, develop project scopes, and support sound investment decisions.
• Finding innovative ways to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance expenses, conserve energy, and extend the life of building systems.
• Evaluating vendors, service contracts, and purchasing opportunities to maximize value and improve reliability.
• Supporting engineering needs during hotel openings, transitions, renovations, and other major property initiatives.
• Traveling throughout the portfolio to provide hands-on guidance, assess property needs, and help engineering teams succeed.

• You bring extensive engineering and facilities management experience, with a strong understanding of the unique demands of hospitality operations.
• You understand that engineering performance directly impacts guest satisfaction, property conditions, brand service scores, and profitability.
• You can identify potential issues before they become major problems and develop clear action plans to address them.
• You know how to balance immediate operational needs with long-term capital planning and asset preservation strategies.
• You are comfortable working with General Managers, Regional Vice Presidents, property engineering leaders, ownership groups, and corporate leadership to drive results.
• You bring the technical expertise and sound judgment to address critical building conditions, safety concerns, and operational risks.
• You understand building codes, fire and life safety requirements, and the importance of maintaining brand and regulatory compliance.
• You can develop meaningful engineering performance metrics, reporting standards, and accountability measures across multiple properties.
• You embrace technology, automation, and industry best practices to improve engineering operations and productivity.
• You are a hands-on, collaborative leader who enjoys coaching and developing engineering talent while supporting property leadership in staffing, training, and performance improvement.
• You are comfortable providing functional leadership across property engineering teams while partnering with General Managers, who retain direct supervisory responsibility.
• You communicate clearly, follow through on commitments, and know how to turn property inspections and operational observations into measurable improvements.

• 8-10 years of progressive engineering or facilities management experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Experience in multi-property, regional, or corporate engineering leadership strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing,…