Chief Engineer

Job 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 aswith 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 Dir. Of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and special capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Essential Duties

• 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

• 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 team members to adhere to standards and procedures

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

• 3 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience 

• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

• 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