Director of Engineering – Pre-Opening Ritz Carlton Diriyah, Riyadh

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations across the property.
• Develop and execute an engineering strategy aligned with hotel, brand, and owner objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital projects, and long-term asset protection plans.
• Oversee preventive maintenance for HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical infrastructure.
• Lead sustainability and energy conservation initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory, health, safety, environmental, and life safety compliance.
• Build and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Manage relationships with owners, contractors, consultants, and regional engineering leaders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven leadership experience in luxury hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, or complex hospitality environments.
• Technical expertise in engineering operations, facilities management, preventive maintenance, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Experience managing budgets, capital projects, service contracts, and operational efficiencies.
• Experience leading emergency preparedness and life safety programs in large-scale facilities.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Technical qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Construction, Mechanics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant hospitality or facilities management experience.

Why Join Marriott International

• Career growth opportunities across Marriott International’s portfolio of world-class brands.
• Access to industry-leading learning and leadership development.
• Opportunity to join a landmark luxury destination and build a career with a global hospitality company.

Schedule and Workplace

• The source lists the schedule as full time.
• The source states the role is not remote and identifies a hotel property location in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.