Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants · 1 week ago
Director of Engineering – for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Miami, US
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expRenard International Hospitality Search Consultants is seeking a Director of Engineering for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Miami. This role is responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and sustainable stewardship of the hotel’s physical assets, ensuring high standards of safety, functionality, and guest comfort.
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Hiring Manager
Stephen Jan Renard
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the Engineering team, fostering a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, sustainability, and continuous improvement
Champion preventative maintenance programs that support guest comfort, indoor environmental quality, and long-term asset preservation
Oversee all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, water conservation, and energy management systems
Serve as a steward of Hotel’s sustainability philosophy, leading initiatives focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible practices
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety, health, and environmental regulations
Collaborate with the General Manager and Executive Committee to align Engineering strategies with operational goals, wellness standards, and guest experience expectations
Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, capital expenditures, and cost controls with a focus on responsible resource management
Oversee capital projects, renovations, and vendor partnerships, ensuring quality execution and adherence to sustainability standards
Effectively prioritize and respond to operational demands in a fast-paced, 24-hour luxury hotel environment
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, ensuring the Engineering team reflects the natural, refined, and purpose-driven culture of the Hotel brand
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a comparable Engineering leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical knowledge of hotel Engineering systems with an emphasis on sustainable operations and asset longevity
Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills with proven success in optimizing guest satisfaction, team member engagement, and financial performance
Experience leading in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Solid understanding of Engineering financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning
Technically proficient with Engineering operating systems, budgeting tools, and spreadsheets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Flexibility to meet the operational demands of a 24-hour hotel environment
Preferred
Prior/current Engineering experience in a luxury / lifestyle hotel environment, preferably with a sustainability or wellness focus
Fluency in a second language in addition to English
Experience with energy management systems, sustainability reporting, or green building initiatives (LEED, Energy Star, or similar)
Benefits
Great benefits
Company
Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants
Renard International is the leading executive recruitment firm for jobs in the hospitality industry worldwide.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase