Assistant Chief Engineer

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the Chief Engineer and acts in their absence to oversee the functionality, safety, and maintenance of the hotel’s buildings, equipment, systems, and grounds. The role directs construction and the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems; assigns and verifies routine maintenance and repairs; and ensures work is documented in the property maintenance management system. The Assistant Chief Engineer also coordinates with government officials on permits, inspections, codes, regulations, and safety standards, assists with capital projects and property rehabilitations, and interviews, trains, supervises, schedules, counsels, and evaluates staff. This position leads the Engineering function while supporting hotel business results, guest satisfaction, safety, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and team development. The hotel operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so operational needs may require variations in shift days, start times, and weekly hours. The role may also perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Five or more years of related experience in building management or engineering.
A substantial and successful track record in profitable Engineering management while maintaining integrity and professional bearing.
At least three years of managerial skills and experience involving frequent decisions, deadlines, vendor contract negotiations, analytical work, and planning, organizing, developing, and coordinating large-scale work projects.
Ability to schedule, manage, and delegate work effectively and efficiently.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to read and communicate verbally and in writing.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Complex mathematical skills, including the ability to use Excel spreadsheets and/or a calculator to prepare complex calculations such as budgets accurately.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for the duration of a shift.
Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions; stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb on varied surfaces; and climb stairs and ladders rapidly, including up to 30 feet.
Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
Ability to grasp, lift, and hold tools and perform tasks requiring good finger dexterity.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with hospitality industry practices.

Responsibilities

Oversee the hotel’s Engineering function and maintain the condition, functionality, and safety of buildings, mechanical and electrical equipment, heating and cooling systems, life-safety systems, and grounds.
Direct construction and the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems.
Assign, verify, and document routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system.
Ensure compliance with brand standards and local, state, and national laws, regulations, codes, and safety requirements.
Coordinate permits, licenses, inspections, and regulatory matters with city, county, and state officials.
Assist with capital projects and property rehabilitations.
Establish and oversee preventative maintenance programs, inspect Engineering areas and equipment, and ensure maintenance issues are promptly addressed.
Direct emergency preparedness programs, including equipment inspections, staff training, practice drills, recordkeeping, and compliance.
Promote accident prevention and ensure appropriate sanitary, safety, security, and emergency procedures are in place and followed.
Investigate, analyze, and report incidents and accidents; notify the General Manager of potential liabilities and recommend safeguards.
Coordinate with the General Manager, law enforcement, fire companies, and insurance agencies on safety and operational matters.
Generate cost comparisons and solicit bids or proposals as needed; recommend changes and improvements to the General Manager.
Collaborate with the Corporate Office to ensure company assets are accurately tracked.
Communicate with hotel department heads about maintenance needs and respond promptly to internal requests.
Interview, hire, train, supervise, schedule, counsel, and evaluate Engineering staff; delegate and instruct work, monitor performance, and conduct 90-day and annual evaluations.
Manage employee training, progressive discipline, performance recognition, succession planning, and ongoing communication within areas of responsibility.
Monitor staffing needs, hotel traffic, costs, and inventory, and adjust staffing as appropriate.
Support quality service and guest satisfaction by interacting with guests, gathering feedback, handling complaints, and participating in corrective action plans.
Conduct daily property walks and inspections, identify improvement needs, and communicate with associates and hotel leaders.
Maintain required licenses, permits, contracts, insurance, inspections, and corporate, divisional, and governmental reports with the assistance of the General Manager and Controller.
Conduct regular meetings and one-on-one meetings with Engineering staff, share organizational information, and communicate Engineering activities and plans with peers and superiors.