Director of Engineering

Join one of the Southeast’s premier resort destinations and lead the engineering operation behind an exceptional guest experience. At the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, we’re looking for a strategic, hands-on engineering leader who can protect and elevate our resort assets while building a high-performing team culture.

As Director of Engineering
, you will lead all aspects of resort maintenance, asset protection, capital planning, renovation projects, and preventative maintenance initiatives across the property. This is a highly visible leadership role that directly impacts guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and long-term property performance.

• Lead all engineering and maintenance operations across the resort, ensuring exceptional performance, reliability, safety, and guest satisfaction
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance, capital improvement, and long-term asset protection strategies for the property
• Oversee major projects, renovations, vendor partnerships, and contractor relationships while managing budgets and operational costs effectively
• Drive innovation and operational efficiency through proactive troubleshooting, energy conservation initiatives, and implementation of best practices
• Build, develop, and lead a strong engineering team through clear communication, accountability, coaching, and hands‑on leadership

• Extensive knowledge of hotel engineering operations including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, water treatment, and life safety systems
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams, budgets, preventative maintenance programs, and capital projects in a resort or full‑service hotel environment
• Marriott hotel engineering leadership experience strongly preferred; technical or mechanical engineering background highly valued

• Premier Marriott resort within the award‑winning PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio
• Supportive, values‑driven culture focused on “Hospitality with Heart & Soul”
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package
• Hotel, dining, golf, and retail discounts across the portfolio
• And much more!

If you’re a strategic engineering leader who takes pride in operational excellence, team development, and protecting world‑class resort assets, we’d love to connect with you.

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