Regional facilities director - houston

Built for problem-solvers who love being in the field. Join our facilities team as the go-to expert for a portfolio of extended stay hotels based in Greater Houston, with additional properties across Texas and the Midwest. You'll diagnose and repair building systems, source and manage contractors, and lead capital projects from scope to completion.

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000 salary per year (based on experience)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, company laptop, and mobile device allowance

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Facilities Director
Reports to: Vice President of Facilities
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Direct Reports: None
Department: Facilities

Job Responsibilities:

The Regional Facilities Director is responsible for maintaining and improving the physical condition, functionality, and sustainability of hotel properties throughout an assigned multi-state region. This position plays a key role in supporting operational goals through effective facility assessments, capital project oversight, vendor management, and emergency response. The role requires a strong understanding of hotel infrastructure systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.), a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, and the ability to work collaboratively across hotel operations and corporate support teams.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the lead facilities contact for hotels in the Southeast region, building strong working relationships with property leaders and operations partners.
• Conduct proactive assessments based on internal reports, hotel feedback, and site visits to identify short- and long-term maintenance and repair needs.
• Respond to urgent or emergency facility incidents (e.g., water intrusion, power outages, HVAC failure) with onsite support when needed.
• Develop project scopes, solicit bids, evaluate proposals, and oversee execution of CapEx maintenance and renovation projects.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure quality, safety, cost-efficiency, and adherence to contract terms.
• Provide regular updates to leadership using company systems (e.g., WorkOasis or other project tracking platforms).
• Support and promote energy efficiency, safety standards, and asset longevity initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure facilities solutions align with company goals and brand standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities management, engineering, or building systems operations in a multi-site environment.
• Hands-on technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and reference blueprints, manuals, or technical documentation as needed.
• Trade school, technical certifications, or formal training in facilities-related disciplines strongly preferred.
• Hospitality, restaurant, retail, or service-industry experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with facilities management software.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and support operations teams without direct authority.

Requirements:

• Must reside in the Southeastern United States with reliable access to major transportation routes.
• Ability to willingness to travel up to 70%, including with limited or no advance notice. Ability to stay multiple nights as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Availability for emergency response outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. Advance coordination of time off is expected.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for an op-property hotel setting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and Real ID-compliant identification.
• Must be able to travel by personal vehicle, rental vehicle, and commercial air.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policy.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of computer use and phone-based communication.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. independently (team lift up to 100 lbs.) and to perform physical tasks such as working with tools, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, squatting, or working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

About J&P Hospitality Management

Founded in 2017 by Jim Overman, J&P Hospitality Management, LLC is a full-service, third-party hotel management company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim Overman, a hospitality veteran with over 30 years of industry experience, including eight years as Senior Vice President of Operations at ValuePlace and WoodSpring Hotels, built J&P on a foundation of operational discipline, sales excellence, and an unwavering commitment to owner partnerships. Today, J&P manages 150+ extended stay hotel properties across multiple major brands throughout the United States, including Affordable Suites, Birch Hill Suites, Echo Suites, Extended Stay Suites, Extended Stay America Suites, MainStay Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Suburban Studios, Welcome Suites, and WoodSpring Suites. J&P's nationwide footprint spans economy to midscale extended stay tiers, serving a diverse mix of corporate, government, workforce, and long-term stay guests. What truly sets J&P apart is a combination of deep operational expertise, a culture of continuous innovation, and a commitment to leveraging technology, including AI-forward thinking, in ways that most management companies have yet to embrace. J&P has built proprietary systems and processes that integrate data across accounting, labor, market analytics, and property performance, giving leadership and property teams real-time intelligence to make faster, smarter decisions. Paired with a dedicated Operations Excellence Team, a specialized sales force, and hands-on asset management capabilities, J&P brings a depth of resources and a forward-thinking approach that creates a meaningful competitive advantage for every property in its portfolio. J&P's mission — to maximize profits for owners and create opportunities for employees by delivering an excellent guest experience at the lowest possible cost, all with a spirit of partnership. This drives every decision across the organization. J&P’s leadership team has deep roots across the hospitality, restaurant, and retail industry, bringing together veterans from some of the most respected names in extended stay and hospitality management.

Why Join J&P Hospitality Management?

• A high-impact, hands-on role with direct influence over the condition, safety, and guest experience of hotels across a multi-state portfolio.
• Real ownership of the work. Assess the problem, fix what you can, bring in the right contractors for the rest, and see projects through from scope to completion.
• An AI-forward company that thinks differently. J&P actively invests in artificial intelligence and proprietary technology to stay ahead of the market, equipping its teams with tools most competitors don't have.
• Meaningful scale across 10 brands and 150+ properties nationwide and growing, with a portfolio spanning some of the most active extended stay brands in the country.
• A culture built on partnership and integrity. J&P has never broken a promise to its owners, and that same commitment defines how it treats its own people.
• An entrepreneurial leadership team that invests in its people. Work alongside an engaged and hands-on executive team that removes obstacles and champions success.

J&P Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all applicants and employees are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. J&P Hospitality participates in E-Verify. After an offer of employment is accepted, we will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires as required by federal law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.