Director of Engineering

LINE DC

About The Position

A Chief Engineering is responsible for the daily operations of the Engineering department by developing and implementing strategies and services which meet the needs of owners, employees, and guests. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring the efficient administration and management of all property operations and maintenance functions and monitoring customer satisfaction and loyalty goals, completion of projects, revenue and market share goals, employee satisfaction and retention goals, hotel financial goals and budget. The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict, and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures, and expectations. Because of the fluctuating demands of the company’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

Requirements

Prior management role in Engineering or Operations Management
At least five (5) years’ relevant experience required as a manager or department head
Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
Experience with payroll control and scheduling, and P&L management
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask, work well under pressure, be a team player

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies and operations for the Engineering department
Lead and execute efficient and productive preventative maintenance system
Organize, schedule and oversee minor, major, and CapEx repairs across the building including needs of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, kitchen repair, structural, mechanical, HVAC and aesthetic disciplines including painting/drywall.
Assess proactive and reactive mechanical needs, determining appropriate repair strategy and, as needed, select vendors and contractors to complete work throughout the building as assigned
Establish and execute a preventative maintenance program to ensure all public areas, guest rooms and machinery are serviced and updated according to schedule to prevent major breakdowns
Monitor status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate
Develop a plan for completing routine maintenance and renovations; coordinate work with hotel department managers
Identify and select vendors as appropriate
Create a safe environment for guests and employees by ensuring that the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards
Serve as project manager for hotel renovations; coordinate project status with corporate technical services, architects, licensing agencies, contractors, and hotel management
Ensure hotel adheres to all regulatory and safety standards by meeting with government and insurance inspectors and taking corrective actions as needed
Keep all mechanical, electrical, and structural blue prints up to date
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control
Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, managing and scheduling personnel
Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals and delivering recognition and reward
Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
Attend relevant meetings
Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos and verbal instructions
Maintain “open door” communication with employees