Director of Engineering

Position Overview:

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as with others. Responsibilities may include maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required.
• Experience in managing utility systems.
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff.
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures.

Team Leadership:

• Recruit, train, and mentor a dedicated team committed to delivering world-class service.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous improvement within the Engineering Department.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure team growth and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience.
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred.
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills.
• At least 6 years' experience in a senior role within facility management.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred.
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line.
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Passion for delivering personalized service in a sophisticated environment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, management may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Salary range: $140,000 - $163,000 + Discretionary Bonus Plan

About Hyatt Centric

Located near Pier 39, Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf hosts 316 spacious, nautically themed rooms and suites with comfy Hyatt Grand Beds and is one of the best ways to experience the city by the bay. As part of the EOS Hospitality Group, we believe in Shared Accountability, Humility & Kindness, Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration & Community and Do Well and Do Good. Hyatt Centric offers competitive salaries and robust benefit plans.

Full Time Hourly Benefits:

• Tiered Medical Plans- Cigna or Kaiser

• Disability

• Tiered PPO Dental Plans

• Voluntary Supplemental Medial Plans

• Vision

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• PTO and Sick Pay

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• 401K Matching Program

• Life & AD&D Insurance

• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits

Full Time Hourly Perks:

• EOS Employee Rates plus 50% off F&B and Retail
• Hyatt Centric Rates
• Employee discounts in Brick & Beam Restaurant
• Employee Job Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Programs and Appreciation Events

Important Notice:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Hyatt Centric is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Hyatt Centric hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.

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