Director of Engineering

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Position has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets
Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.
Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Administers service contracts to support property needs.
Verifies that fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
Manages and controls heat, light and power.
Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
Develops and manages Engineering budget.
Verifies integration of departmental goals in game plans.
Verifies execution of long term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans.
Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.
Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
Supervises construction to verify timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.

Maintaining Engineering Standards
Verifies compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
Verifies that building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
Verifies that property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

Managing Profitability
Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.
Monitors and manages the payroll function.
Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Participates in the development of department's capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.
Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
Prepares weekly and period end P&L critiques.
Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as, heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc.

Conducting Human Resources Activities
Verifies that employees are treated fairly and equitably.
Verifies that disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
Utilizes employee feedback and an “open door” policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.
Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
Resolves guest problems and complaints.
Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.
Verifies that regular on-going communication takes place throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily operations activities, set expectations and create awareness of business objectives.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience
Relevant bachelor Degree or higher (Building and Construction, engineering, mechanics, or related major);
At least 5 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing for major 5 star hotel/ resort.


MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Leadership

Adaptability – Develops strategies and identifies resources to implement and manage change; models flexibility in adjusting priorities; and communicates the need for change in a positive way that encourages commitment.

Communication - Actively listens and uses appropriate communication styles to deliver complex information in a clear concise way and influences others to accept a point of view, gain consensus, or take action.

Problem Solving and Decision Making - Models and sets expectations for solving complex problems, collecting and comparing information to evaluate alternatives, considering their potential impact before making decisions, involving others to gain agreement and support, and guiding others to implement solutions.

Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Managing Execution

Building and Contributing to Teams - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.

Driving for Results - Focuses and guides others in accomplishing work objectives.

Planning and Organizing - Gathers information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arranges work requirements self and/or others to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.

Building Relationships

Coworker Relationships - Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Customer Relationships - Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.

Generating Talent and Organizational Capability

Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts the structure of organizational units, jobs, and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

Talent Management - Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.

Learning and Applying Professional Expertise

Applied Learning - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities to improve performance of self and/or others.

Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes business information (e.g., data related to employee engagement, guest satisfaction, and property financial performance) to manage everyday operations and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative challenges.

Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.

o Equipment Maintenance - Knowledge of routine and preventative maintenance of mechanical systems including timely management of the preventative maintenance process to protect an owner's assets.

o Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

o Troubleshooting — Determining causes of mechanical or technological operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

o Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

o Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control.

o Building and Safety Codes - Knowledge of local and Federal building and safety codes.

o Emergency Systems - Knowledge of fire prevention, air quality, and emergency power systems. This includes the ability to operate, maintain, and inspect the property’s fire prevention equipment (e.g., sprinkler system, fire alarm), air quality equipment (e.g., carbon monoxide detectors), and emergency power system.

o Hazardous Materials and Chemicals - The ability to handle and store hazardous materials and chemicals. This includes knowledge of the safety precautions required for each chemical.

o HVAC/Refrigeration - Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, equipment, including boilers, chillers, air handling units/controls, and refrigeration equipment. This includes the ability to inspect, repair, and maintain equipment, charge refrigeration systems, replace air filters, and clean coils.

o Indoor Air Quality Management - Knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure an effective indoor air quality process including the ability to recognize and eliminate biological contaminant sources and chemical contaminants.

o Pneumatic/Electronic Systems and Controls - Knowledge of pneumatic/electronic systems and controls in order to operate and maintain pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, as well as compressors.

o Energy - Knowledge of energy management and efficient operation of the building and associated systems including retro and continuous commissioning and demand side management. This also includes minimizing the carbon footprint and complying with applicable environmental codes.

o Safety and Personal Protective Equipment - Knowledge of the lock out tag out process and the personal protective equipment (PPE) safety process required (e.g., ear plugs, gloves, respirators, safety glasses) for a given work activity, and correct ways to use the lock out tag out and PPE equipment.

o Financial Management - Knowledge of capital budget preparation and the ability to manage function within budget.

o Contract Negotiating - Knowledge and ability to prepare contract documents to formalize business process.

o Water Facility Maintenance and Safety - Knowledge and ability to treat and maintain water for use in primary outlets (e.g., rooms, restaurants, recreation, sewage).

Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.

o Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).

o Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.

o Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

o Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

o Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

- Tet, Yearly bonus
- Yearly travel
- Shuttle Bus for staff

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