Chief Engineer

Marriott•Bal Harbour Village, FL

10d•$67,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages all engineering and maintenance operations, including upkeep of the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is accountable for budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, energy conservation, and regulatory requirements, and leads the emergency response team for facility issues. The position supervises the day-to-day Engineering operation and, in the Director of Engineering’s absence, supervises the Engineering department. It supports effective facility operations, maintenance programs, equipment purchasing, property standards, customer service, profitability, and human resources activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a two-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and two years of relevant experience, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with attention to safety, security, and asset protection.
Manage budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation, and maintain regulatory requirements.
Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering and supervise day-to-day Engineering operations.
Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
Maintain and operate equipment for optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
Manage controllable departmental expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Select and order or purchase equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work; recommend or arrange painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Maintain accurate logs and records and assist with planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventive maintenance programs.
Handle guest problems and complaints effectively, empower employees to provide excellent customer service, and model guest hospitality.
Help establish priorities for property maintenance needs and maintain communication about business objectives, expectations, and exemplary performance.
Recognize team members’ contributions; maintain collaborative employee relationships; ensure fair and equitable treatment; and work to improve service performance.
Provide feedback based on observed service behaviors, solicit employee feedback, and review employee satisfaction results to identify and address concerns.
Supervise employees’ ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow Standard and Local Operating Procedures and support the Peer Review Process; administer property policies fairly and consistently.