Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend

We are seeking a highly organized results-driven Director of Engineering to lead all engineering and facilities operations for our recently renovated 293-room full-service hotel in downtown South Bend. This role requires a leader who can bring structure accountability and technical execution to a complex property environment while driving improvements in guest satisfaction asset performance and operational efficiency.

This is not a maintenance-only role we re looking for someone who can assess prioritize and fix issues implement sustainable systems and lead a team with clear direction and urgency.

Compensation: $90000 $120000 (based on experience)

Position Overview

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of all building systems preventative maintenance programs capital projects and life-safety compliance. This individual will establish operational discipline ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues and create a culture of ownership within the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
  • Lead and develop the Engineering team with a strong focus on accountability communication and performance standards
  • Establish clear expectations workflows and follow-through across all maintenance operations
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility-related priorities and escalations
• Execution & Problem-Solving
  • Identify prioritize and drive resolution of critical building and guest-impacting issues (HVAC plumbing electrical structural)
  • Ensure all work orders projects and repairs are completed efficiently and to standard
  • Take ownership of ongoing challenges and deliver measurable improvements
• Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management
  • Build and enforce a robust preventative maintenance program
  • Ensure guestrooms public spaces and back-of-house areas consistently meet brand and ownership standards
  • Maintain detailed documentation and tracking of maintenance activities and equipment performance
• Projects & Capital Planning
  • Oversee renovation punch lists vendor coordination and capital improvement projects
  • Partner with ownership and leadership on long-term asset strategy and budgeting
  • Ensure projects are completed on time within scope and aligned with operational needs
• Compliance & Safety
  • Maintain full compliance with life safety systems fire code OSHA and brand standards
  • Lead safety initiatives inspections and emergency preparedness efforts
  • Ensure proper documentation certifications and audit readiness at all times
• Financial Oversight
  • Manage department budgets control expenses and optimize resource allocation
  • Drive cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or guest experience

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in hotel engineering or large-scale facilities management
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC electrical plumbing and building systems
• Demonstrated ability to organize teams implement structure and drive results
• Experience managing capital projects renovations and vendor relationships
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership approach
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced high-demand hospitality environment

What Were Looking For

• A leader who can walk in assess quickly and take control of operations
• Someone who is highly organized detail-oriented and execution-focused
• A professional who holds themselves and their team accountable to high standards
• A problem-solver who doesnt defer issues they own them and fix them