Regional Director, Engineering - Full & Focus Service

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation

Regional Director, Engineering – Full & Focus Service (Finance)

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Regional Director of Engineering will provide oversight, direction, leadership, and mentoring to the Directors of Engineering, Chief Engineers, Maintenance Managers, and General Managers at Sonesta brand hotels. With oversight of multiple hotels, a travel to office ratio of 25% / 75% is expected. The Regional Director, Engineering will also be a conduit between Sonesta Operations Management, Ownership Asset Managers, and other internal Sonesta business units as relevant to various engineering projects and programs. Teamwork, collaboration and proactive communication across both Operations and Engineering management are critical to this position's success.

The ideal candidate has a passion for responding and solving problems, provides strong customer service, and constantly seeks to improve upon current situations through clear communication, accountability, and coaching. A strong background in facilities systems and preventative maintenance programs across typical building disciplines (i.e. HVAC, roofs, electrical, plumbing, etc.), as well as building management systems, is expected.

Job Description

Operational / Functional :

• Maintain, coordinate and monitor preventive maintenance programs of all building equipment and guest rooms
• Assist Directors of Engineering, Chief Engineers, Maintenance Managers & 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 Directors of Engineering, Chief Engineers, Maintenance Managers & 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 :

Leading with Passion

Qualifications

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.

Pay Range

Pay range : $125,000 to $145,000 annually. Base pay offer may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific / overall experience.

Benefits

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.

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