Director of Engineering (Maintenance and Facilities)
About The Position
The Director of Engineering oversees facility engineering and maintenance operations, leading a team responsible for all building systems and maintenance activities. This role reports to the SVP, Facilities and Events, and manages direct reports, including the Chief Engineer and the Sr. Maintenance Manager. The Director ensures reliable operations, drives continuous improvement, manages vendor relationships, and supports capital and project work to maintain safe, efficient facilities. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements and leading the emergency response team for facility issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Significant progressive experience in facilities engineering and maintenance leadership, including managing teams and contractors.
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, controls).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Budget and vendor management experience.
- Project management capability.
Nice To Haves
- CEM, CPM, or relevant trade certifications.
- OSHA or safety certifications as applicable.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to engineering and maintenance teams.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies and long-term engineering plans.
- Build team capability, set goals, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Oversee operations of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, refrigeration, controls, and building automation systems.
- Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, permits, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor KPIs, maintenance backlogs, and operational budgets; manage service contracts.
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize uptime and asset life.
- Coordinate inspections, repairs, and vendor/contractor work; oversee long-term asset protection plans.
- Supervise projects to ensure timely completion within budgetary guidelines.
- Collaborate with events, operations, and property teams to support business needs and game plans.
- Manage capital projects, renovations, and engineering-related procurement.
- Communicate status, risks, and budgets to leadership and stakeholders; lead emergency response as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
