Director of Facilities

Cherry Bekaert • Rehoboth Beach, DE

18h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Director of Facilities for a growing hospitality company focused on developing and operating distinctive, high-quality hotels along the Atlantic Coast. This role offers executive visibility, reporting directly to the CEO, and involves leading facilities strategy across multiple coastal properties. The position has a significant impact on guest experience and asset value, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The Director of Facilities will be responsible for the maintenance, capital projects, and procurement functions across the company's portfolio of 8 locations. This is a hands-on, strategic role for a leader who thrives in a dynamic, growing organization and wants to help deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leadership experience in hotel or Hospitality engineering and facilities management
• Proven success managing multi-property operations
• Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, and compliance
• Experience with capital planning, budgeting, and vendor management
• Ability to build and develop high-performing maintenance teams
• Willingness to travel across DE, NC (Outer Banks), and FL

Nice To Haves

• Hospitality or commercial real estate facilities leadership
• Experience scaling systems, processes, and teams
• Tech-savvy (maintenance systems, reporting, MS Office)
• Detail-driven with strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance teams, Chief Engineers, and property systems
• Ensure best-in-class safety, cleanliness, and asset condition
• Establish preventive maintenance programs and operational standards
• Travel regularly to support and elevate on-site teams
• Conduct property assessments (PCAs) and build capital plans
• Manage project lifecycle: budgeting, bidding, contracting, execution
• Partner with leadership on renovations and new acquisitions
• Standardize purchasing, vendor management, and contract negotiation
• Optimize inventory levels and cost efficiency across properties
• Manage warehouses and supply distribution

Benefits

• Bonus
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed