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Director of Engineering

Hawaii Crescent Hotels Estimated salary: $90,000–$125,000 per year, plus potential bonus and benefits
Role summary

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The Director of Engineering oversees all hotel engineering, maintenance, utilities, and building systems. Requirements typically include several years of facilities or hotel engineering experience, strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and life-safety systems, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and local regulations. A relevant technical qualification, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills are expected. The successful candidate will lead the engineering team, manage contractors and capital projects, maintain a safe and reliable property, control operating costs, respond to emergencies, and support guest satisfaction. Hospitality experience and familiarity with Marriott standards are advantageous.

About the employer

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a US-based hospitality management company that operates and supports hotels, resorts, and other lodging properties across a range of major brands and independent destinations. Its services commonly include hotel operations, asset management, sales and marketing, revenue management, food and beverage, human resources, and engineering. Crescent emphasizes guest service, operational performance, associate development, and maintaining strong relationships with property owners and brand partners. A Director of Engineering working for a Crescent-managed property would typically be responsible for protecting the physical condition of the hotel, managing maintenance programs, supporting regulatory compliance, and leading the property engineering team. Exact duties, benefits, and employment terms can vary according to the individual Hawaii property and its Marriott affiliation.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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