Task Force Director of Engineering (Chicago)

Task Force Director Of Engineering

Sonesta Hotels is seeing a success driven, energetic Task Force Director of Engineering. In this role, you will provide both short- and long-term task force coverage for any Full Service Sonesta hotel across our portfolio to serve as the acting Director of Engineering. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, The Task Force Director will direct and supervises the Maintenance staff as requested by General Manager of the hotel they are servicing. You will direct a team responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds, including renovations, expansions, and improvements. Teamwork, collaboration and proactive communication across both Operations and Engineering management are critical to this position's success. The ideal candidate has experience with large building facilities systems (i.e. central plants, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, water systems, generators, etc.) Plus, experience using hotel & building systems (i.e. Transcendent, ALICE, INNCOM, Verdant, Saflok, HVAC BMS, etc. They have a passion for responding and solving problems, providing strong customer service, and constantly seeks to improve upon current situations through clear communication, accountability, and coaching.

Operational / Functional :

• Maintain, coordinate and monitor preventive maintenance programs of all building equipment and guest rooms
• Assist General Managers with all aspects of Capital Improvement Projects including budgeting, forecasting, bidding and selection of potential contractors. Approver of Project Approval Requests for assigned properties
• Assists General Manager with all Emergency procedures and preparedness.
• Follow up on projects and assignments, coordinated with General Managers
• Audit and inspect assigned facilities as needed, in coordination with Operations management
• Manage third party vendors and national account partners, as required, setting clear expectations and accountability
• Foster clear communications with key stakeholders and management of assigned properties

Strategy and Planning :

Financial Management :

Managing Your Team :

Leading With Passion :

Qualifications and Skills :

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his / her competence.

Additional Job Information / Anticipated Pay Range :

Pay Range : $110,000 to $120,000.

Benefits :

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.