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Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco welcomes our guests with a sophisticated elegance and refined modern style. Located in the heart of the city on Union Square, immerse yourself in the premier shopping, Michelin Star dining and entertainment of downtown San Francisco. Then retreat to the room where they can unwind and enjoy the spectacular views of the City by the Bay. Stunning views of Union Square, the Bay or the city skyline are the recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation in a well-appointed luxury hotel room or suite at Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Each contemporary space offers residential-style amenities, ensuring you're focused on maximizing your getaway.

The Director of Engineering is a key member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, and sustainability of Grand Hyatt San Francisco. This role ensures that the hotel's physical assets, infrastructure, and systems operate at the highest standards of reliability, safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction, consistent with Hyatt's luxury brand expectations.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, strong people leadership skills, and proven experience managing large-scale facilities in a complex, unionized, urban hotel environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, develop, and inspire a multi-disciplinary engineering and maintenance team; foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as an active member of the hotel Executive Committee, contributing to operational strategy, capital planning, and long-term asset management.
• Establish departmental goals aligned with hotel business objectives, guest experience standards, and Hyatt brand requirements.

Facilities & Maintenance Operations

• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, elevators, BMS, kitchen equipment, guestroom systems, and public areas.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure in a high-occupancy, high-traffic urban hotel environment.
• Maintain the physical condition and aesthetic quality of guestrooms, public spaces, meeting spaces, and back-of-house areas at luxury brand standards.

Capital Planning & Project Management

• Develop and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) plans, FF&E programs, and long-term asset replacement strategies.
• Lead renovation projects, room refreshes, system upgrades, and major repairs-on time, on budget, and with minimal impact to guests and operations.
• Coordinate with ownership, corporate engineering, designers, contractors, and city agencies.

Financial & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage the Engineering department operating budget, including labor, utilities, contracts, and materials.
• Monitor utility consumption and implement energy-management initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Evaluate service contracts and vendor relationships to ensure value, compliance, and performance.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, ADA, and fire/life safety requirements.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, life-safety drills, and crisis response protocols.
• Partner with Risk Management and Security to mitigate operational risk and protect guests, colleagues, and hotel assets.

Sustainability & Innovation

• Champion sustainability initiatives aligned with Hyatt's environmental and social responsibility goals.
• Implement energy conservation, water management, and waste reduction programs.
• Leverage technology and data to improve system performance, maintenance planning, and guest comfort.

This position has a salary compensation ranging from $128,200-$198,700.

Why make a good decision when you can make a Timeless one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Grand Hyatt hotel? Grand Hyatt hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Timeless beginning in your next career? Apply today at careers.hyatt.com.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a full-service or luxury hotel, resort, or large commercial facility.
• Proven experience managing large teams, union environments, and complex building systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and renovation programs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred
• Experience in an urban, high-rise, or convention hotel environment.
• Professional certifications (PE, CFM, LEED, or similar).
• Familiarity with Hyatt brand standards and corporate engineering programs.
• Strong working knowledge of California building codes and regulatory environment.
• High degree of interaction with ownership, city agencies, and corporate stakeholders.

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.