Director of Engineering - Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre-Opening Team)

As Director of Engineering, you will lead all technical, mechanical, and facilities‑related functions of the hotel, ensuring operational readiness for the pre‑opening phase and long-term efficiency once the property is live. You will oversee the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and performance of all building systems, including MEP, HVAC, water treatment, electrical distribution, ELV systems, life‑safety infrastructure, and building management systems.

This role requires a forward‑thinking, hands‑on leader with strong project management skills and deep knowledge of hotel engineering standards. You will manage both the engineering team and external contractors while ensuring full compliance with brand, local regulatory, and safety requirements. As part of the hotel’s leadership team, you will contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, sustainability initiatives, and guest experience excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all engineering operations for the hotel, overseeing preventative and corrective maintenance programs across rooms, back‑of‑house, public areas, and technical plant.
• Drive and manage pre‑opening engineering setup, including testing, commissioning, snagging, asset tagging, documentation, and handover of systems.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations, fire‑life‑safety standards, environmental controls, and Minor Hotels’ engineering policies.
• Manage all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, pumps, ELV, BMS, generators, fire panels) to ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead capital planning, budget development, and financial control for engineering operations, energy consumption, renovations, and major projects.
• Develop sustainable practices to reduce energy consumption, enhance operational efficiency, and align with brand sustainability programs.
• Oversee contractor management, tender processes, vendor performance, and the negotiation of service contracts.
• Conduct property inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits; implement corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Recruit, train, inspire, and evaluate engineering team members; establish SOPs and performance standards.
• Provide technical support to other hotel departments to ensure seamless operations and minimal downtime.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out discreetly, safely, and with minimal disruption to guests and team members.
• Play a pivotal role during emergencies by leading crisis response for equipment failures, infrastructure incidents, and safety‑related issues.