Hotel Corporate Director of Maintenance

An international Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Director of Maintenance to lead engineering, facilities, capital planning, and asset preservation across a growing portfolio of luxury hospitality properties. Reporting to executive leadership, this role is responsible for establishing engineering standards, directing preventive maintenance programs, overseeing capital planning and execution, managing life safety and regulatory compliance, driving sustainability initiatives, and providing functional leadership to property Chief Engineers.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional financial acumen, leadership, and project management skills to ensure every property operates safely, efficiently, and at the highest standard of excellence.

• Salary - $185,000 to 220,000
• Bonus – up to 20%
• Health Insurance
• FSA
• 401k

• Multi-property hospitality engineering/facilities leadership experience
• Strong capital planning and project management background
• Experience with hotel renovations, PIPs, and asset preservation programs
• Proven leadership of engineering teams across multiple locations
• Strong financial acumen, including CAPEX and R&M budgeting
• Experience working with ownership groups and executive leadership teams
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Previous experience of 18+ Assets
• Preferred Hotel Categories – Lifestyle and Upper Mid-Scale
• ABILITY TO RELOCATE TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE USA AND TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY

• Develop and maintain a multi-year capital improvement plan across the portfolio.
• Prioritize projects based on asset condition, operational requirements, risk, and return on investment.
• Lead operational capital projects, including:
  • Building systems replacements
  • Infrastructure upgrades
  • FF&E refreshes
  • Mechanical and electrical improvements
• Manage project scope, bidding, contractor selection, budgets, schedules, and successful delivery.
• Partner with the Development and Construction companies on major renovations and redevelopment projects by providing engineering expertise, operational planning, and seamless turnover to hotel operations.
• Conduct property condition assessments and translate findings into funded capital investment plans.
• Report project status, capital expenditures, forecasting, and budget performance to ownership and executive leadership.

• Establish and enforce standardized preventive maintenance programs across all properties.
• Develop engineering standards, SOPs, equipment specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee all critical building systems.
• Monitor engineering performance.

• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements throughout the United States and Europe.
• Maintain portfolio-wide compliance with:
  • Fire & Life Safety
  • Building Codes
  • Accessibility Standards
  • Water Hygiene
  • Local Licensing Requirements
• Oversee inspection schedules, certifications, testing, and documentation.
• Maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Coordinate insurance inspections and property risk mitigation initiatives.

• Direct maintenance and preservation of building exteriors.
• Oversee exterior repairs, remediation projects, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate exterior construction activities to minimize operational disruption and guest impact.

• Monitor energy consumption and utility expenditures across the portfolio.
• Identify and implement energy conservation initiatives with measurable return on investment.
  
  Lead equipment modernization projects that improve operational efficiency.
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