Director of Engineering

Overview

About Lake Nona Wave Hotel

Celebrated as ‘the Living Room of Lake Nona,’ Wave Hotel opened in December 2021. Our luxury lifestyle hotel is at the very heart of one of the most innovative communities in the country. Infusing intuitive technology, access to unique wellness programs, and truly inspired restaurant and bar concepts Lake Nona Wave Hotel is an unexpected destination for guests from around the World.

Discover a different side to Orlando that is anything but make-believe.

About Coral Tree Hospitality

Our team members are the true soul of our company. We think differently. About travel, but also about the ways in which we deliver on our promise to engage, delight, awaken and challenge our team members as well as our guests. We are deeply committed to the foundation of core values that mold our interactions with everyone we encounter – our guests, our clients, our team, and our communities.

We create engaging, impactful environments that connect people and places, awaken the spirit, and allow team members with talent, integrity, and heart to thrive. We believe our team members are the true soul of our company. We invite you to join us on this journey.

Job Overview:

The Director of Engineering leads the Engineering department and is responsible for the maintenance, repair, safe operation, and overall condition of the hotel’s equipment, building systems, grounds, and physical assets. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day Engineering operation, the Director of Engineering is responsible for preventive maintenance, financial performance, team development, project execution, and supporting the hotel’s short- and long-term maintenance and capital priorities.

The role is expected to take a proactive approach in identifying property needs, reducing operational risk, and ensuring Engineering supports both the guest experience and overall hotel operation.

• Maintain the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner.
• Conduct regular property walk-throughs and assess the condition and operation of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life-safety, energy management, and other building systems.
• Ensure completion of routine and preventive maintenance throughout guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, outlets, back-of-house areas, offices, and grounds.
• Strengthen and maintain the preventive maintenance program with a focus on reducing recurring issues, extending equipment life, minimizing downtime, and improving overall asset condition.
• Track recurring Engineering issues and develop appropriate long-term corrective actions rather than relying only on temporary repairs.
• Manage adequate inventory of parts, supplies, tools, and materials for the department.
• Maintain working knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Respond to emergency and life-safety situations as needed and ensure required inspections, certifications, permits, and related documentation remain current.
• Negotiate, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts with consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure work is completed according to agreed scope, quality, timeline, and cost.
• Produce and manage the annual Engineering operating budget, including payroll, expenses, utilities, repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Participate in monthly forecasting and maintain oversight of payroll, scheduling, overtime, productivity, and departmental expenses.
• Review departmental financial performance and proactively identify significant variances, upcoming needs, and cost concerns.
• Identify opportunities to manage utilities and Engineering expenses more effectively without impacting safety, property condition,…