Director of Engineering

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Engineering to lead the engineering operations of this landmark property. This individual will serve as both a strategic and hands-on leader, championing operational excellence, sustainability, asset preservation, exceptional guest experiences, and associate engagement while bringing the Populus mission and values to life every day.

What

We Offer - Competitive executive compensation package - Operational incentive plan eligibility - Comprehensive benefits for eligible associates and family members - 401(k) program with company match - Travel discounts at Crescent-managed properties throughout North America - Career growth opportunities with a leading hospitality management company - The opportunity to lead one of the most innovative and purpose-driven hotels in the United States Key

Responsibilities - Lead, develop, and inspire the Engineering team, creating a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the hotel's building systems, equipment, guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, meeting areas, and back-of-house facilities. - Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance programs that protect the hotel's physical assets and minimize operational disruption. - Maintain oversight of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety, building automation, and other critical systems. - Partner closely with Rooms, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and other hotel leaders to ensure maintenance needs are addressed quickly and effectively. - Manage departmental labor, operating expenses, utilities, service contracts, inventory, and capital expenditures. - Lead capital projects, renovations, equipment replacement, and long-term asset preservation initiatives. - Champion energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and other sustainability initiatives consistent with Populus' environmental commitments. - Maintain compliance with life safety requirements, building and fire codes, OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and other applicable requirements. - Manage contractors, vendors, service agreements, inspections, permits, warranties, and required engineering documentation. - Monitor guest feedback, work-order trends, inspections, and operational performance to proactively identify opportunities for improvement. - Serve as a key leader during property emergencies, equipment failures, utility interruptions, and other critical situations. - Participate as an active member of the hotel's leadership team, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and hotel-wide initiatives.

Qualifications: - A minimum of 7 years progressive Engineering, Facilities, or Building Operations experience, with previous leadership experience in a full-service or luxury hotel, resort, or comparable complex commercial environment. - Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, building automation, and life safety systems. - Demonstrated experience supporting sustainability initiatives, including energy and water conservation, utility management, waste reduction, and the optimization of building systems to improve operational efficiency and environmental performance - Demonstrated experience leading preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, budgets, vendor relationships, and engineering teams. - A proactive, hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across hotel departments. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred. - EPA Refrigerant Certification, CPO, or other applicable technical certifications preferred. - Flexibility to respond to emergencies and work varied hours based on operational needs.