Director of Facilities

Job Description

Hyatt Regency Dallas

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and management of engineering, maintenance, and facility operations for a 1,120-room high-rise hotel. This position helps coordinate campus projects that include a 50-story tower, observation deck, and restaurant, along with a historic train station with 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting space , and a large commercial banquet kitchen supporting high-volume food & beverage operations, weddings, and events.

This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all building systems , including central plant operations, chilled water systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, fire / life safety, and building automation systems, while preserving the integrity of both modern and historic facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers, technicians, and facility staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee scheduling, training, and professional development of the facilities team.
• Operations Management
• Direct daily operations of the physical plant and central energy systems , including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, and building automation systems.
• Manage HVAC systems for guest rooms, public spaces, meeting / event venues, and high-volume kitchen facilities.
• Ensure efficient operation of elevators / escalators, plumbing, electrical distribution, and emergency power systems.
• Monitor energy usage and implement sustainability initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Facility Maintenance
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance and capital improvement programs for high-rise mechanical systems and historic building assets.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, health and safety regulations, fire / life safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for specialized maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Financial & Strategic Management
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans.
• Support long-term property improvement planning, ensuring alignment with ownership and brand standards.
• Negotiate service contracts and manage capital projects related to facilities infrastructure.
• Guest & Stakeholder Relations
• Work closely with hotel leadership, F&B, events, and operations teams to support guest experience and event execution.
• Respond quickly to guest-impacting maintenance issues to minimize service disruptions.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and city officials regarding building operations.

Wellbeing and Benefits

Qualifications

Core Competencies

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.