Director Of Engineer
An inspiring career awaits you at The Kessler Collection, a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, unique restaurants and experiences with a Bohemian twist. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we are committed to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being. We believe people want to be inspired.
Grand Performers may enjoy a range of benefits, including :
- Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
- Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The overall objective and purpose of the Director of Engineer position is to coordinate, supervise and direct all engineering / maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. The incumbent is responsible for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. They are to provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing the activities of the Engineers in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the company.
Core Responsibility
Primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following :
Oversee the Engineering department operations, ensuring implementation and execution of KQA and BSA standardsMaintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assetsMaintain the integrity of our guests' privacy, including confidentiality of personal information as well as key controlDevelops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering projectProvides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordinglyControls expenditures within limitations of budgetSupervises Grand Performers' ability to execute department and hotel emergency proceduresManages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goalsManages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systemsMaintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safetyEstablishes and manages an effective room's maintenance programEnsures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standardsEstablishes priorities for total hotel maintenance needsMaintains accurate logs and records as requiredMaintains complete knowledge and ensure compliance of company policies and standard operating proceduresConduct monthly meetings with subordinates to proactively solve problems, respond to questions and create a positive and productive work environmentTrain, mentor, and develop Grand Performers to the standards of a world class property and intuitive service experience. Assist in developing leaders and bench strength through the implementation of the Job Coach programConduct Grand Performer coaching and counselingConduct interviews and select candidates who fit our "best of the best" modelProvide ongoing recognition per the Company recognition programEffectively plans, schedules, and evaluates preventative maintenance programsInspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work requiredRecommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipmentSelects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishingsAll other duties as assigned, planned or unplannedKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities
To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.
Strategic business leader - Works strategically to devise plans in alignment with organizational goals.Cultivates engagement - Builds loyalty to the company and not to themselves. Proven ability to host / facilitate effective meetings, motivate teams to produce results with tight timeframes while simultaneously managing several projects.Generates alignment - Ensures proper time and effort is spent to build high level performance and consistency throughout collection.Leads with courage - Provides a culture of accountability.Execution of plans - Utilizes our systems, tools and resources to accomplish results and achieve goalsAdvanced level of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.Ability to implement and uphold service standardsAbility to prioritize and organize work assignmentsAbility to work well in stressful, high-pressure situationsComprehensive knowledge of a safe work environment.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred5+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title requiredExperience within luxury brand / markets requiredTrade related certifications preferredSupervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory and leadership responsibilities include achieving results through providing direction and accountability of the following Grand Performers within the culture and policies established by the Kessler Collection.
EngineersWork Environment
The work environment / conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.
Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis.Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis.While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
