Director of Engineering

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne.

Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at  for more information.

Key West Historic Inns is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering operations across our boutique hotel collection. We are looking for a strong hospitality leader who takes pride in maintaining exceptional properties, developing high-performing teams, and protecting the long-term condition and value of our historic hotels.

As the Director of Engineering, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for all Engineering functions, including preventive maintenance, building systems, life safety, capital projects, vendor management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. You will lead and develop the Engineering team while partnering closely with hotel leadership to ensure our properties remain safe, efficient, well-maintained, and consistently ready to provide an exceptional guest experience.

This role requires someone who can balance long-term planning with a hands-on approach to daily operations. From identifying opportunities for property improvements to responding when an immediate need arises, you will play an important role in preserving the character of Key West Historic Inns while ensuring our facilities and building systems perform at the highest level.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Hospitality, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive Engineering or Facilities leadership experience, preferably within hotels, resorts, institutional facilities, or commercial properties.
• Previous Director, Assistant Director, Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, or comparable leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, emergency, preventive maintenance, life safety systems, and related building disciplines.
• Refrigeration, HVAC, EPA certification, journeyman-level experience, or other applicable trade certifications highly preferred.
• Proven experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and long-term asset preservation strategies.
• Experience developing and managing departmental budgets, capital expenditures, renovation projects, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, fire and life safety standards, environmental regulations, applicable building codes, and safe work practices.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold team members accountable.
• Excellent troubleshooting, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple properties, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to monitor expenses, evaluate proposals, and make sound operational recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance…