Chief Engineer

Gale Hotels•Miami, FL

75d

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the proper maintenance and upkeep of all physical aspects of the hotel, condo building, and grounds. The Chief Engineer will develop and implement a maintenance program that is cost-effective, efficient and meets the needs of the buildings guests and staff. Develops and monitors the budget, forecasts, payroll, and legal aspects of the building concerning the engineering & facilities.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in a Facilities/Engineering Director or similar role for a hotel or condo facility with at least 400 units.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage a team and outside contractors.
Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, laundry, life safety and security systems.
Ability to develop and manage a budget.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Pre-opening experience preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage a team of professionals, setting objectives, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ensures schedules of the team meet the needs of the building and are within budget guidelines.
Oversee the physical aspects of the hotel, including the building, equipment, and grounds.
Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative and ongoing maintenance program for all facilities including lists of all equipment.
Respond to all maintenance requests in a timely fashion and ensure that all work is completed to a high standard.
Monitor and maintain the hotel's HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, kitchen equipment, life safety, laundry, and security systems to ensure they are functioning correctly.
Manage outside contractors and vendors for specialized services, such as landscaping or pest control.
Responsible for negotiating all contracts.
Implement and maintain an energy management program to reduce utility costs and promote sustainability.
Ensure compliance with all safety and health regulations and maintain records of all inspections and repairs.
Develop and manage the annual budget for the Facilities department.
Develop a sustainability program with the internal team and external vendors.
Provide regular reports to General Manager on the status of all facilities.
Ensures all related permits, testing, and legal documents are kept up to date.
Administrative duties for the department include but are not limited to payroll, onboarding, hiring, scheduling, PTO approval, ordering supplies, maintaining records etc.