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Hersha Hospitality Management

Manages hotels and investments for owners

Regional Director of Engineering

Full-TimeDeadline 9/8/27
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Dallas, TX, USA
In PersonExtensive travel is required.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is required.
  • Five years of Chief Engineer or management-level engineering and maintenance experience in a related field, such as residential or health care, is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The role requires extensive travel, variable schedules that may include holidays, weekends, or alternate shifts, and the ability to stand, walk, push, lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • The employee must follow safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow Material Safety Data Sheet and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and guidance to field personnel in maintaining equipment, systems, and building components across a cluster of hotels, including mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, and other equipment.
  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform according to established brand or hotel standards and company core values.
  • Assist the Regional Director of Operations and Hotel General Managers with annual property-level staffing and budgeting to maintain hotel assets.
  • Assist with interviewing and selecting Area Chief Engineers and Property-Level Chief Engineers.
  • Assist with training Area Chief Engineers and Property-Level Chief Engineers to carry out their duties effectively.
  • Educate and train property-level engineers on current safety issues to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations.
  • Monitor execution and achievement of hotel preventive-maintenance program goals.
  • Provide guidelines and assistance to reduce energy usage through training and best-practice directives.
  • Assist in establishing procedures to secure inventory and assets, including tools, basic supplies, televisions, and standard furniture, fixtures, and equipment within hotels.
  • Establish guidelines for efficiently replenishing necessary basic engineering supplies.
  • Promote and enforce organized paperwork management by property engineering staff and ensure preventive-maintenance logs remain current.
  • Follow up on life-safety tests to ensure they remain current and properly documented.
  • Provide operations teams with front-line support during emergency mechanical or natural-disaster situations.
  • Ensure properties have written guidelines describing procedures staff will implement during emergencies.
  • Perform two property engineering audits per hotel annually.
  • Lead management of special capital projects, such as major mechanical replacements.
  • Report relevant property issues and projects biweekly to corporate-level stakeholders.
  • Assist properties in securing and reviewing competitive bids for capital projects through preferred and local vendors.
  • Assist staff in cataloging property mechanical equipment, including location, origination date, make, model, and known repairs.
  • Assist staff in compiling property folders containing equipment and building-system warranties.
  • Inform senior leadership of recommendations for preserving major mechanical assets during the budgeting process and assist with the annual review and creation of the five-year capital-expenditure plan.
  • Provide General Managers with input on engineering staff performance during property visits.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to the company EarthView program.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • College education is preferred.
  • Exceptional leadership skills.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • Hospitality-industry standards for employee and guest interaction and professionalism are expected.

About the company

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Hersha Hospitality Management

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HHM Hospitality Management (HHM) runs and oversees hotels for owners and investors across the United States. It provides hotel management and investment services, handling day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, and financial performance to improve profitability. The main product is the management of hotel properties on behalf of owners, with revenue coming from management fees, shared incentives based on performance, and returns from investments. HHM differentiates itself through deep industry experience, a strong leadership team, and a broad U.S. portfolio that serves both business and leisure travelers, plus a commitment to community engagement and sustainability. The company’s goal is to help property owners maximize efficiency and profitability while delivering quality guest experiences and contributing to local communities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • HHM added over a dozen third-party management deals in early 2026.
  • January 23, 2026 hires in investments and business development signal aggressive expansion.
  • June 1, 2026 promotions of Tuli and Elhachem strengthen capital and operating execution.

What critics are saying

  • KSL bought Hersha in November 2023, reducing HHM's strategic control over core assets.
  • HHM's growth depends on owner contracts; one lost mandate can cut fee revenue quickly.
  • Luxury and lifestyle hotels face demand shocks; a 2026 downturn would pressure fee growth.

What makes Hersha Hospitality Management unique

  • HHM manages 240 hotels, spanning Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Echelon.
  • Echelon serves 50-plus independent luxury properties, including The Rittenhouse and The Joule.
  • HHM integrated Wurzak on August 11, 2026, expanding scale in Philadelphia and South Florida.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Travel Discounts
  • Commuter Benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

27%
GlobeNewswire
Jan 23rd, 2023
Certares And Hhm Partner To Acquire Irreplaceable Beachfront Cape Cod Resort

NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK, NY – January 23, 2023…  Certares Management LLC (together with its affiliates, “Certares”), a leading investment specialist dedicated to the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, has acquired the Sea Crest Beach Hotel. The 263-room independent resort is recently renovated and sits on a 700+ foot private stretch of beach along Buzzards Bay in Falmouth. As Upper Cape Cod's only beachfront hotel, the 20-acre resort boasts breathtaking views, freshly modernized guest rooms and suites, a charming 3-bedroom cottage, premier onsite dining and bars, year-round activities, and spacious event space for meetings and events. “We are excited to add this irreplaceable, historic asset to our growing portfolio, as well as continuing our investment partnership with HHM. This resort is truly unique in New England due to its proximity to Boston, expansiveness of beachfront real estate, and one-of-a-kind sunset views on the East Coast,” said Nolan Hecht, Senior Managing Director at Certares

The Business Journals
Jul 15th, 2022
Hhmhospitality partners with Monarch Alternative Capital LP

Philadelphia-based Hersha Hospitality Management, the firm listed in county records as the buying entity, will partner with Monarch to operate and manage the properties, said the release.

PR Newswire
Jul 13th, 2022
Monarch Alternative Capital Grows Orlando Hospitality Portfolio Through Multiple Acquisitions

NEW YORK and LONDON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a leading investment firm with approximately $9.4 billion of assets under management, announced the purchase of three hotels in Orlando, Florida. Given the firm's established reputation within the market, Monarch was able to acquire the newly-built, high quality properties located in Orlando submarkets adjacent to Monarch's existing hotels at a discount to replacement cost in off-market transactions. With these acquisitions, Monarch's hospitality portfolio in Orlando now totals approximately 2,000 keys across seven properties. As the Orlando market continues to show encouraging signs of economic recovery, these hotel purchases exemplify Monarch's ability to identify and invest in premium properties in an attractive and dynamic market that is poised to outperform as the business cycle evolves. Monarch purchased the Aloft Orlando ("Aloft") and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando ("Holiday Inn Express"), both located in the Lake Buena Vista submarket within close proximity to Disney World. In addition, the firm acquired the TownePlace Suites Orlando ("TownePlace Suites") located in the Universal Studios submarket. In aggregate, the three properties represent over 430 keys. Relative to other limited-service hotels, each asset offers a high-end room product, multiple food and beverage options, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site fitness center. In addition, the Aloft and Holiday Inn Express combined have over 2,700 square feet of meeting and banquet space, which can be used for additional events, special occasions, and business needs