Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from 1 Hotels, part of Starwood Hotels.
Job overview
The Director of Engineering at 1 Hotels Austin leads the engineering team to maintain and improve hotel facilities, ensuring sustainability and operational excellence in alignment with the company's mission.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves overseeing repair and maintenance of hotel infrastructure and systems, managing energy efficiency programs, leading and mentoring engineering staff, conducting departmental meetings and evaluations, managing budgets, ensuring legal compliance, and leading fire safety and emergency teams.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive medical, dental, vision, and EAP programs, retirement planning, paid personal days, career advancement opportunities globally, and access to professional development through SH University, along with a team member recognition program.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in senior engineering roles with at least 5 years in management, preferably in hospitality, a bachelor's or technical degree, knowledge of OSHA regulations, and LEED-GA certification or willingness to obtain it within the first year, along with strong communication skills and flexibility for 24-hour operations.
Career development
The company offers significant career advancement opportunities globally due to rapid growth and provides professional development and certification courses through its exclusive online learning platform, SH University.
Work environment and culture
1 Hotels fosters a caring and thoughtful culture focused on sustainability, wellness, and social energy, with a nature-inspired work environment recognized as a 2024 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and valuing individuals.
Company information
1 Hotels, under Starwood Hotels, is a mission-driven hospitality brand focused on sustainability, innovative design, and connection with nature, committed to improving the planet through its hotel operations.
Team overview
The Director of Engineering will lead the engineering team at 1 Hotel Austin, coordinating staff activities, performance, and development to maintain high standards and effective communication.
Job location and travel
The position is based at 1 Hotel Austin, with expectations to support a 24-hour operation in a hospitality environment.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its focus on sustainability and energy management within hotel engineering, leadership in a mission-driven brand, and opportunities to engage in innovative projects aligned with environmental stewardship.
Company overview
1 Hotels is a luxury lifestyle hotel brand focused on sustainability and eco-friendly practices. They generate revenue through room bookings, dining services, and event hosting, emphasizing natural materials and energy-efficient operations. Founded by Starwood Capital Group, 1 Hotels opened its first property in 2015 and has since expanded to multiple locations, including New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. The brand's mission is to inspire a closer connection with nature while offering upscale accommodations and amenities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in senior engineering roles, emphasizing managerial leadership over engineering teams within hospitality settings, especially focusing on facilities management and sustainability initiatives aligned with 1 Hotels' mission.
Emphasize expertise in overseeing maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and energy management programs, including knowledge of OSHA regulations and LEED-GA certification or commitment to obtain it within the first year.
Apply through multiple channels including 1 Hotels’ corporate careers site, LinkedIn, and hospitality-focused job boards to maximize visibility and application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current engineering leaders or facilities managers at 1 Hotels; open conversations by referencing their commitment to sustainability or recent 1 Hotels projects, or by expressing genuine interest in how they integrate nature-inspired design into engineering operations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'energy conservation,' 'preventative maintenance,' 'OSHA compliance,' 'LEED-GA,' 'budget forecasting,' and 'team leadership' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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