Corporate Director of Engineering

About the role

HHM Hotels is looking for a Corporate Director of Engineering in Philadelphia, PA. The role develops and maintains a best-in-class corporate engineering function by leading the regional engineering program and capital expenditure process across a large portfolio of managed branded and independent hotel properties in the United States, while also supporting property general managers and chief engineers in a designated region.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, train, schedule, coach and support engineering associates so they meet program requirements and HHM core values.
• Report departmental initiatives and performance to executive stakeholders and ownership groups, and run regular meetings with the Regional Engineering team.
• Work with the corporate risk management team to meet insurance requirements and control risk costs.
• Create a three-year plan to advance the Earth View sustainability program and improve hotel energy efficiency.
• Develop hotel brand relationships, negotiate project requirements and oversee annual capital expenditure budgets across 200+ properties.
• Aid due diligence for acquisitions and development, and direct project management for critical projects.
• Select major mechanical specifications, negotiate with contractors and vendors, and review construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist with permits and inspections, and help property engineers stay compliant with OSHA and safety regulations.
• Support property-level staffing and budgeting, monitor preventative maintenance goals, and lead special capital projects such as major mechanical replacements.
• Help set procedures for inventory security, organize paperwork, keep PM logs current, and assist in the annual five-year CapEx plan.

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive experience in multi-property facility management, development and construction in the hospitality industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar practice preferred, or significant relevant experience.
• Frequent travel required; physical ability to sit for long periods, lift up to 30 pounds and walk, bend and reach.

Required skills

• Superior analytical skills and experience using reports, P&Ls and balance sheets to build budgets and projections.
• Extensive project management experience.
• Certifications such as PMP or CCM are highly desirable.