Christopher Graf

Director of Engineering at Renaissance Marriott Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas, United States

About

Results-driven Facilities Operations Director with 20+ years of experience overseeing large-scale building systems and mission-critical environments. Proven expertise in Facilities operations, HVAC, electrical infrastructure, preventive maintenance, and energy optimization. Skilled in leading cross-functional engineering teams, managing multimillion-dollar capital projects, and ensuring facility operations uptime across complex infrastructure. Adept at implementing sustainability initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance with ASHRAE, NFPA, and OSHA standards.

Experience

  • Director of Engineering/ Safety and Security at Renaissance Austin Hotel
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Director Of Engineering at Horseshoe Bay Resort
    Dec 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Director Of Engineering at Fairmont Olympic Hotel
    Sep 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Director Of Engineering, Hotel1000/Madison Tower Residences at Loews Hotels & Co
    Oct 2018 - Sep 2020 · 2 yrs

  • Assistant Director of Engineering at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Certified building operator with 16 years experience in property asset management.