Director of Engineering

Job Overview:

The Director of Engineering will lead the development and implementation of the property's facilities management program, including all physical structures, equipment and surrounding landscape. The Director of Engineering strives to continually improve guest, owner and colleague satisfaction, optimize hotel efficiency and maximize the financial and service performance of the department.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops Engineering/Facilities strategy and annual budget in determining projected expenses, operating equipment, and CAPEX requirements in line with the development of the Annual Business Plan.
• Develop, recommend, and direct the operations, policies, procedures, plans and programs of the Engineering department.
• Monitor staff performance in all phases of job functions, assign responsibilities, effectively delegate duties to team and review performance; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel.
• Create, execute, and continually review and refine the hotel preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
• Ensure all departments are trained in safety and security awareness to all departments.
• Ensure the implementation of systems, processes, and equipment in accordance with energy conservation, environmentally friendly guidelines where possible.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel.
• Oversee all shift activity, including reports and incidents, patrolling, dispatching, various logs/files, all activity on daily shift.
• Conduct periodic and scheduled audits on the completion of all maintenance projects.
• Maintain inventory of all parts and supplies; purchase all related parts, supplies, tools, and equipment.

Position Requirements:

• Excellent leadership skills and proven experience in a diverse multi-cultural environment, must possess a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
• Familiarity with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.
• Working knowledge of plumbing codes, electrical codes, national/local fire codes, local mechanical codes, water treatment program, blueprints, and plumbing and wiring schematics.
• Background in Engineering and knowledge of Risk Management with some experience of Surveillance Technology.
• Result oriented, be highly organized, be highly analytical and procedural, be a creative and strategic thinker, and will have an ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Degree required. College degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years previous experience preferred in a similar position in a luxury hotel preferred.
• Grooming: All colleagues must maintain a neat, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided).

EOE

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