Engineering - Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

LEGACY is a core value that Halekulani lives by to celebrate our cultural history. For over 100 years, the hotel has welcomed visitors to Waikiki Beach, sharing our gracious hospitality, impeccable service, and unparalleled cuisine. Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki employees live the legacy through the "art of service."

The Director of Engineering provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the engineering, maintenance, facilities, and infrastructure functions for both Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the maintenance and operation of all building systems, equipment, grounds, and physical assets to ensure safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and exceptional guest experiences.

Leads a team of engineering managers, maintenance staff, and outside contractors in the execution of preventative maintenance programs, capital improvement projects, energy management initiatives, and facility renovations. Oversees departmental budgets, project planning, staffing, and administrative functions while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Provides leadership during emergency situations and serves as a key business partner in supporting operational excellence across both hotel properties

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Engineering Operations, Building Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance:

• Directs the overall operation, maintenance, repair, and long-term preservation of all building systems and physical assets for Halekulani and Halepuna Waikiki.
• Oversees the maintenance and operation of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, water treatment, life safety, kitchen, laundry, pool, spa, and central plant systems.
• Ensures all facilities, guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, landscaping, and support infrastructure are maintained to luxury hotel standards.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive preventative maintenance programs designed to maximize equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and asset longevity.
• Establishes engineering priorities and allocates resources to address operational needs, guest requests, and maintenance requirements across both properties.
• Provides leadership and direction during emergency situations, utility interruptions, equipment failures, and disaster preparedness efforts.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable company policies, building codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and governmental standards.

Capital Projects, Planning & Asset Management

• Supports the execution of capital improvement projects, renovations, guest room upgrades, infrastructure replacements, and facility enhancement initiatives.
• Collaborates with Corporate, project managers, consultants, architects, contractors, and hotel leadership teams on project planning and implementation.
• Evaluates building systems and facilities to identify future capital requirements and opportunities for operational improvements.

Administration, Financial Management & Staff Leadership

• Provides leadership and direction to engineering leadership, supervisors, and maintenance personnel across both properties.
• Establishes departmental goals, performance expectations, operating standards, and accountability measures.
• Develops staffing plans, labor utilization strategies, and work schedules that align with operational requirements and business demand.
• Oversees recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, employee relations, engagement initiatives, succession planning, and corrective action processes within the department.
• Prepares and manages annual operating budgets, capital expenditure budgets, forecasts, and long-range asset management plans.
• Analyzes financial performance, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and ensures effective expense control while maintaining service standards.
• Reviews and approves departmental purchases, invoices, contracts, work orders, and vendor agreements.
• Ensures all permits, certifications, inspections, and regulatory documentation remain current and compliant.
• Leads departmental meetings and daily…