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Director of Engineering

Hotel Nia Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Park, CA

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$120k - $132k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Building Automation Building Services

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Job Description

Hotel Nia seeks a hands-on Director of Engineering to lead hotel engineering and facilities operations for long-term performance, safety, reliability, and appearance.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic, hands-on leadership for all Engineering and facilities operations
Oversee operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of critical building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, life-safety, fire protection, building automation, elevators, and other key systems
Troubleshoot interconnected systems using high-rise and complex building experience to resolve recurring or difficult engineering challenges
Conduct regular inspections across guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, mechanical rooms, exterior areas, and critical infrastructure
Build preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime, emergency repairs, and long-term operating costs
Maintain detailed documentation including maintenance schedules, equipment histories, warranties, inspections, and regulatory records
Ensure Engineering operations follow applicable building codes, fire and life-safety requirements, environmental standards, brand expectations, and other regulatory requirements
Use a builder’s mindset to identify opportunities to strengthen infrastructure, processes, systems, and overall property condition
Focus on root-cause diagnosis rather than temporary fixes
Develop practical, sustainable solutions for complex operational and building challenges
Identify aging infrastructure, operational vulnerabilities, and capital needs before they impact guest experience or operations
Create short- and long-term plans for equipment replacement, building improvements, renovations, and capital projects
Partner with hotel leadership to prioritize investments based on safety, guest impact, operational risk, ROI, and long-term property needs
Challenge existing processes when a safer, smarter, more efficient approach is available
Lead and coordinate capital improvement projects, renovations, major repairs, and equipment replacements from planning through completion
Develop scopes of work, review proposals, obtain competitive bids, and oversee contractors and vendors
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards
Maintain vendor accountability and ensure outside partners meet expectations for quality, responsiveness, professionalism, and value
Partner with ownership, management, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders on major building initiatives
Recruit, develop, coach, and lead a knowledgeable, highly responsive Engineering team
Build a culture of ownership, accountability, urgency, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Set clear expectations and ensure the team understands the purpose behind each task for operation and guest experience
Improve team technical capability through training, cross-training, and hands-on coaching
Create staffing and on-call coverage that supports a 24/7 hotel operation
Coordinate with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Security, Events, and other departments
Develop and manage the Engineering operating budget and support the hotel’s capital expenditure plan
Monitor utilities, repair expenses, contracts, equipment performance, and departmental spending
Identify energy-efficiency opportunities to reduce utility consumption without compromising guest comfort or building performance
Evaluate repair-versus-replacement decisions using operational impact, lifecycle cost, reliability, and ROI
Maintain appropriate inventories of tools, parts, supplies, and critical replacement components

Requirements

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Engineering, Facilities, or Building Operations experience, preferably in hotels, luxury hospitality, high-rise buildings, or complex commercial properties
Prior experience as a Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Assistant Director of Engineering, Facilities Director, or comparable leadership role strongly preferred
High-rise building experience required
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire/life-safety, building automation, vertical transportation, and preventive maintenance systems
Proven experience troubleshooting complex building issues and developing long-term corrective solutions
Experience managing capital projects, contractors, vendors, budgets, and preventive maintenance programs
Strong knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable building and regulatory requirements
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and make sound decisions under pressure
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Hospitality experience strongly preferred
Relevant technical licenses, certifications, or trade credentials are highly desirable

Technologies

HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Mechanical
Refrigeration
Life-safety
Fire protection
Building automation
Elevators
Vertical transportation
Preventive maintenance systems

Benefits

Pay: $120,000.00 - $132,000.00 per year
Work location: In person

Location: Menlo Park, CA (onsite)

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