Senior Vice President, Facilities, Energy & Capital

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation of the annual 5-Year Capital Plan encompassing 75 hotels.

• Manage the capital review and approval process, prioritizing projects based on ROI, risk, brand compliance, and asset necessities.

• Supervise capital expenditures related to renovations and both major and ordinary capital projects.

• Ensure project teams adhere to budgets, timelines, and quality benchmarks.

• Uphold design and construction standards that align with brand requirements and ownership goals.

• Lead facilities and engineering operations across all 75 hotels, including preventive maintenance, repairs, life safety, and building systems.

• Establish engineering standards, staffing models, and performance metrics.

• Mentor property engineering teams to enhance their capabilities.

• Conduct physical plant assessments and integrate equipment life-cycle considerations into the capital plan.

• Oversee repairs and maintenance expenditures while benchmarking hotel performance.

• Negotiate and manage enterprise service contracts and warranties effectively.

• Provide executive oversight for Atrium’s energy program alongside third-party energy consultants.

• Define energy strategy and objectives, review procurement suggestions, and ensure accountability for outcomes and expenses.

• Promote energy and water efficiency through building automation, upgrades, and operational practices.

• Track utility costs and consumption while addressing discrepancies in hotel performance.

• Take advantage of available utility rebates and incentives.

• Participate in the Executive Team and contribute to the overall company strategy and decision-making processes.

• Report to the CEO and ownership regarding capital projects, engineering expenditures, energy performance, forecasts, and cash requirements.

• Develop, lead, and enhance capital, facilities, and engineering teams.

• Facilitate communication among corporate, hotel teams, brand partners, and vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the hotel industry.

• Proven senior leadership experience in capital projects and facilities or engineering operations across a multi-property portfolio.

• Demonstrated track record of managing over $100M in annual expenditures with measurable outcomes.

• Experience in overseeing energy management programs.

• Proven ability to hold external consultants or vendors accountable for their performance.

• Strong understanding of brand standards and PIP requirements for major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and others.

• Solid financial acumen, including the ability to connect spending decisions with ROI, asset value, and owner returns.

• Clear and concise communication style with the CEO, ownership, and hotel teams.

• Proven capability to build, coach, and motivate high-performing teams.

• Extensive knowledge of National Hotel Brands product positioning requirements and future brand standard strategies related to design and technology enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and vacation benefits.

• Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs.

• DailyPay availability.

• Wellness programs to support employee health.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Exclusive discounts on various brands and services.

• Opportunities for community service and volunteer programs.

• Career growth and learning opportunities.

• AI-powered virtual interview opportunity for selected candidates.