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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, solutions-oriented engineering leader to guide hotel Engineering and facilities operations on a long-term safety, reliability, and performance roadmap.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all hotel Engineering and facilities operations
Oversee operation, maintenance, repair, and optimization of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, life-safety, fire protection, building automation, elevators, and other critical building systems
Use high-rise and complex building expertise to troubleshoot interconnected systems and address recurring or difficult engineering challenges
Conduct regular inspections across guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, mechanical rooms, exterior areas, and critical infrastructure
Build and maintain 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 meet applicable building codes, fire and life-safety requirements, environmental standards, brand expectations, and regulatory requirements
Apply a builder mindset to continuously identify improvements to infrastructure, processes, systems, and overall property condition
Diagnose root causes and develop sustainable solutions to complex operational and building challenges
Identify aging infrastructure, operational vulnerabilities, and capital needs before they impact guest experience or hotel 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, return on investment, and long-term needs
Challenge existing processes when a safer, smarter, or more efficient approach is available
Lead and coordinate capital improvement projects 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 confirm outside partners meet expectations for quality, responsiveness, professionalism, and value
Collaborate with ownership, management, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders on major building initiatives
Recruit, develop, coach, and lead an Engineering team with strong responsiveness and ownership
Build a culture of accountability, urgency, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement
Set clear expectations for how work is completed and why it matters to the operation and guest experience
Strengthen technical capability through training, cross-training, and hands-on coaching
Create effective staffing and on-call coverage to support a 24/7 hotel operation
Foster partnerships with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Security, Events, and other departments
Develop and manage the Engineering operating budget and support the capital expenditure planning process
Monitor utilities, repair expenses, contracts, equipment performance, and departmental spending
Improve energy efficiency and reduce utility consumption while maintaining guest comfort and building performance
Evaluate repair-versus-replacement decisions using operational impact, lifecycle cost, reliability, and return on investment
Maintain appropriate inventory 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 leadership experience as Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Assistant Director of Engineering, Facilities Director, or comparable role is 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
Demonstrated ability troubleshooting complex building issues and creating 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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