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Elevate Properties: Director of Facilities | Project Manager Opportunity at Gibson Hotel Management, Inc.

Perks: Franchise Travel Discounts, Medial Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, 401(k) with match, Daily Pay, PTO, Free TeleHealth Program, and Cell Phone Stipend

🛠️ Director of Facilities | Project Manager

📍 Corporate Office | Knoxville, TN (with frequent travel)
✈️ Travel: Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky & Missouri

🌟 Join Gibson Hotel Management, Inc. — Where Growth Meets Opportunity

At Gibson Hotel Management, Inc., we don’t just manage hotels—we build experiences, develop leaders, and invest in the long-term success of our people and properties.

We’re looking for a Director of Facilities | Project Manager to play a key role in maintaining and elevating our growing portfolio. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in both operations and project execution, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple properties.

💼 What We Offer

Competitive Pay (based on experience)
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Free Telehealth Services (HealthiestYou)
Daily Pay Access with ZayZoon

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hotel Travel Discounts
Referral Incentives
Career Growth & Development Opportunities

🔧 What You’ll Do

Facilities Leadership

Serve as a trusted technical resource to Chief Engineers and hotel leadership
Troubleshoot and guide solutions for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems
Support preventative maintenance programs and best practices
Evaluate vendor proposals, repair scopes, and project needs
Monitor property conditions and proactively identify risks
Ensure compliance with brand standards, OSHA, and safety regulations
Participate in inspections and property condition assessments

Project & Capital Management

Lead Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and renovation projects from start to finish
Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, and overall project execution
Conduct on-site visits to ensure quality, progress, and brand alignment
Act as liaison between ownership, contractors, architects, brands, and hotel teams
Track milestones, costs, and change orders
Identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, cost, or quality
Provide regular updates to senior leadership

Vendor & Budget Oversight

Source and evaluate contractors and service providers
Assist in negotiations and contract reviews
Monitor project spend and support capital planning efforts
Review invoices and confirm completion of work

Operational Support

Provide guidance during emergencies or major maintenance issues
Help develop SOPs, checklists, and training for engineering teams
Support initiatives that improve efficiency, cost control, and asset longevity

🎓 What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Facilities, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience in facilities management, construction, or project management
Multi-property or multi-site experience preferred
Hospitality experience strongly preferred

Key Skills:

Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Budgeting, planning, and organizational expertise
Ability to read construction drawings and specs
Strong communication and leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools

💼 Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Combination of office and on-site property environments
Frequent travel required
Ability to walk properties, climb stairs, and inspect mechanical areas

✨ Why Join GHM?

Be part of a growing hospitality company that values Servanthood, Integrity, Excellence, and Relationships. At GHM, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping shape the future of our properties and the teams behind them.

📩 Ready to build, lead, and grow with us? Apply today and take the next step in your career.

Gibson Hotel Management, Inc.

Management | Development | Investments

Gibson Hotel Management, Inc., based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is an award-winning and privately held hotel management, investment, and hotel development company.

We pride ourselves on possessing a lengthy track record of success in addition to espousing the values of integrity, experience, and discipline. As a vertically integrated hospitality company, we leverage our strategic relationships with worldwide industry-leading brands such as Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and InterContinental Hotel Group to create value for our investors, team members, and the communities in which our hotels have a presence. We understand that any venture worth pursuing calls for a diverse team of talented and driven professionals working with synergy to achieve bigger goals than any single individual could accomplish.

Our leadership team believes that successful businesses call for systematic strength, - from the process of forming strategic initiatives and engaging in site selection, through thoughtful design and construction, pre-opening marketing campaigns, deploying skilled managerial talent, and providing strong corporate leadership. Our primary goal is to participate in value-creating endeavors for our lodging partners, investors, guests, and team members. We consistently reach our goals through applying our management, development, and investment services on a selective and strategic basis in growing markets nationwide.

We pride ourselves on exemplifying an inviting company culture that welcomes all from many paths of life. We respect our employees and like to know what is going on day to day in order to cultivate an environment that they enjoy and is efficient to them. We love to recognize our staff for achievements and success! The most rewarding part is the return that we invest in our employees to grow them to the next level in their career. We invite you to grow with us as there are many exciting avenues for the future of Gibson Hotel Management, Inc.

Mission Statement:
"We are dedicated to: Our team members by fostering their professional growth... Our guests by providing genuine hospitality... Our partners by generating exceptional returns.

Vision Statement:
"Gibson Hotel Management is a dedicated hospitality company developing and operating successful, highly profitable assets while creating teams of inspirational leaders in our business and communities."

While working at the corporate office you can expect the following:

Competitive Salary
Benefits Including: Heath Insurance and Stipend, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with match from GHM, Voluntary Benefits such as: Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity. All along with PTO, Daily Pay, and a Free Telehealth Program through Healthiest You!
Cell Phone Stipend
Free use of our office gym

If you embrace the philosophy of Servant Leadership, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are a team player, Gibson Hotel Management, Inc. is interested in you!

Are you ready to take your career in hospitality to the next level?

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!