Director of Engineering

Director Of Engineering

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 Director of Engineering must be able to work independently, as well as with others. 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 troubleshooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the exterior of the building(s), parking lots, and common areas.
• Maintain all equipment in guest rooms, conduct monthly safety inspections, and train the staff on safety and emergency procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and implement quality control programs, including the Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program and asset protection initiatives, covering the central / physical plant and life safety systems.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress, and cost tracking reports.
• 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.
• Close partnership with the hotel Controller to own and execute capital projects and the budget.

Required Skills & Experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a colleague must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully :