About Elite Facilities Consulting

As a Founder of Elite Facilities Consulting, I bring over 40 years of engineering leadership and hospitality operations experience to every property I serve. Throughout my career, I have held Director of Engineering roles across premier hotels and resorts in Chicago, Rosemont, Washington, DC, Saint Kitts, Nashville, Barbados, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Palm Beach. My experience spans expansive multi-acre resort environments as well as high-volume luxury hotels with more than 800 rooms, including oversight of multiple properties simultaneously. I have built my career on understanding facilities from the inside out not just at the system level, but at the operational, financial, and leadership levels as well. My expertise includes building systems, equipment lifecycle management, preventative maintenance program implementation, capital planning, energy conservation initiatives, and day-to-day operational leadership. I specialize in developing structured preventative maintenance cultures that reduce emergencies, improve scheduling control, extend asset life cycles, and protect long-term investment value. Beyond infrastructure, I believe strong facilities are built by strong teams. I am deeply committed to employee development through structured training, mentorship, and leadership initiatives that empower engineering departments to operate with confidence and accountability. With over a decade of experience participating in new hotel and resort openings, renovations, and construction projects, I bring valuable insight into planning, commissioning, inspections, system installations, and the development of procedures that ensure successful and sustainable operations from day one. Energy efficiency and sustainability are not afterthoughts they are priorities. My goal is to help properties operate proactively rather than reactively, reduce operational risk, and strengthen overall performance.

Our Mission

Protect. Optimize. Elevate

Elite Facilities Consulting was founded on one principle: bringing executive-level engineering expertise with hands-on leadership to protect assets, strengthen teams, and drive operational excellence.

James Mannix

Ready to Transform Your Facility?

From strategic planning and preventive maintenance to energy optimization and compliance oversight, Elite Facilities Consulting delivers practical solutions that create measurable results. Our approach ensures your facilities perform reliably today while positioning them for long-term success without disrupting daily operations.

Risk Control

Minimizing costly surprises starts with proactive oversight. By identifying risks early and addressing small issues before they escalate, you protect your operation from avoidable downtime, unplanned expenses, and the stress of last‑minute fixes. It’s a strategic approach that keeps your business running smoothly and your budget under control.

Asset Care

Asset care is the foundation of long‑term facility health. When equipment is monitored, maintained, and supported with proactive planning, you extend its lifespan, reduce avoidable failures, and keep your operation running with stability and confidence.

Smart Spending

When capital is spent right the first time, it stops the cycle of reactive fixes and protects your bottom line. Strategic investment upfront reduces repeat costs, prevents operational disruptions, and ensures your assets deliver the performance and longevity your business depends on.

Reduced Downtime

Keeping kitchen equipment properly maintained is one of the simplest ways to avoid costly downtime. When equipment runs smoothly, your operation stays efficient, your team stays productive, and you prevent those disruptive surprises that stall service and impact revenue.