Regional Director Engineering Operations Americas West

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
145K-190K Annually
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Events • Food • Travel • Hospitality • Hotels & Resorts
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The Role
Leads engineering operations across Hilton’s managed hotels in the Americas West region. Provides guidance on facility issues, inspections, compliance, capital planning, new openings, transitions, vendor management, and sustainability initiatives. Partners with hotel and corporate leaders, owners, contractors, and suppliers to improve facility performance, maintain brand standards, and execute regional engineering assessments and capital projects. Requires extensive hotel engineering, facilities management, and regional property operations experience, with travel up to 75%.
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Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

The location for this position is virtual/remote

This is your chance to be part of our Hotel Operations team that oversees the daily functions of our North America managed hotel portfolio! As the Regional Director, Engineering, you will support the team in ensuring our guests receive an exceptional hospitality experience and that we remain a leader in our industry. On the Property Operations team reporting to the Sr Director, Property Operations, you will lead engineering projects and operational support efforts across Hilton's managed hotels in United States, Canada, or French Polynesia. Helping guide facility performance, brand standards, sustainability goals, and compliance programs.

What you'll do during a typical day:

  • Provide engineering guidance for major facility issues, emergencies, repairs, and operational challenges across multiple hotel properties.
  • Conduct annual property inspections, evaluate engineering operations, facility conditions, brand standards, and compliance requirements, and develop detailed action plans for improvement.
  • Support capital planning, budget development, new hotel openings, transitions, special projects, and vendor management initiatives throughout the region.

How you'll collaborate with others:

  • Partner closely with Area Vice Presidents of Operations, hotel General Managers, and Directors of Property Operations to support operational goals and property performance.
  • Collaborate with internal teams including Property Operations, Brand Standards, Sustainability, Supply Management, and Finance.
  • Work with external vendors, suppliers, ownership groups, and contractors to support capital projects, facility maintenance, and operational excellence initiatives

Projects you'll take ownership of:

  • Lead comprehensive annual engineering assessments across the assigned Region, including reporting, action planning, and follow-up reviews to track property improvement efforts.
  • Support regional capital improvement planning, engineering compliance initiatives, hotel transitions, and new property openings to ensure successful execution and operational readiness.
 What It Takes to Make the Stay

You have these minimum qualifications:

  • Ten (10) years of professional experience in engineering, facilities management, hotel operations, or a related field.
  • Expertise in facility systems, capital planning, compliance requirements, and hotel engineering operations.
  • Five (5) years of Director of Property Operations experience, including property-based regional support to other hotels.
  • Experience supporting hotels with 1,000 rooms or more.
  • Travel up to 75%.

It would be useful if you have:

  • Ten (10) or more years of Director of Property Operations experience, including property-based regional support to other hotels.
  • Experience leading engineering support for multiple properties within a large hotel portfolio.
  • Experience supporting hotel openings, property transitions, and complex capital improvement projects.

 

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
  • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
  • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally.The pay range for this role is $145,000 – $190,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be  eligible to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company.

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Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 
About the Team

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: 

  • Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
  • Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
  • Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
  • Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
  • Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
  • Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
  • Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
  • Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Skills Required

  • Ten years of professional experience in engineering, facilities management, hotel operations, or a related field
  • Expertise in facility systems, capital planning, compliance requirements, and hotel engineering operations
  • Five years of Director of Property Operations experience, including property-based regional support to other hotels
  • Experience supporting hotels with 1,000 rooms or more
  • Ability to travel up to 75%
  • Ten or more years of Director of Property Operations experience, including property-based regional support to other hotels
  • Experience leading engineering support for multiple properties within a large hotel portfolio
  • Experience supporting hotel openings, property transitions, and complex capital improvement projects

Hilton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The Go Hilton travel program offers up to 110 discounted nights per year, with employee room rates as low as $40 and additional friends-and-family and on‑property dining discounts. Select programs like Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset provide paid time off with stipends for personal goals or recharge.
  • Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) match is 100% on the first 3% of pay plus 50% on the next 2%, enabling up to a 4% employer match when contributing 5%. This delivers a clear, formula-based boost to long‑term savings.
  • Parental & Family Support — New parents receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave, with birthing parents receiving an additional eight weeks for a total of 12 weeks. Adoption assistance and caregiving support resources are also available.

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.

Why Work With Us

Hilton is proud to be recognized as the World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune. At Hilton, every job makes the stay. Team Members can make an impact, be themselves, build new skills, grow their careers, explore opportunities around the world, and enjoy people-first benefits like Go Hilton travel discounts.

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