Job summary
The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel.This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects• 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
Requirements
• 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 (typically with Hyatt)• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred• Service oriented style with professional presentation 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
Key Skills Needed
• Maintenance knowledge• Troubleshooting ability• Painting• HVAC• Carpentry• Equipment usage• Tool usage• Contract negotiation• Budgeting• Quality control
