Description

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Engineering at Grand Hyatt Denver is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include; maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties include:

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
• Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
• Experience in managing utility systems
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Our Values: Empathy / Wellbeing / Respect / Integrity / Experimentation / Inclusion

Grand Hyatt Denver is seeking colleagues with unmatched service. We care for people so they can be their best.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 6 year's experience in a senior role within facility management
• Proven leadership skills
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits available with this position:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Life Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Short-Term Disability after 30 days
• Eligible to participate in a Flexible Spending Account after 30 days
• Vacation/ Sick Days
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Room Nights 12 per calendar year after 90 days
• Employee/Friends & Family Rate Room Nights
• Employee may elect to contribute 401k after 30 days
• 401k Match: 1-3% = dollar/dollar, 4-5% = $.50/dollar after 1 year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 5% discount
• Contribute to the 529 Education Savings Plan
• Educational Reimbursement: $1,000/per calendar year
• Jury Duty
• Bereavement Pay
• Complimentary Parking
• Free Light Rail/Bus Pass
• Complimentary meal in Grand Bistro
• Use of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Family Bonding Time
• Financial Adoption Assistance

This position is budgeted range for this position is $112,500 - $150,000, with an opportunity for annual bonus. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

This application window is anticipated to be open at a maximum of 30 days, starting July 13, 2026 or until a candidate is selected. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Please visit hyatt.com/careers to apply.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.