Dir Facilities

Caesars Entertainment•Baltimore, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Assistant General Manager, the Facilities Director is responsible for the successful overall direction, administration and coordination of all activities of the Facilities Department, IT Department and Special Projects as designated by the General Manager.

Requirements

A minimum eight years in supervisory/managerial experience in IT, engineering, facility management or a related area.
Extensive experience in business analysis, business process improvement, technology insertion management and operational support, planning and budgeting required.
Must possess effective communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Cross functional and project team experience
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with employees at all levels
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Computer literacy
Ability to handle complex and emotional issues
Act as a role model to other employees and always leads by example
Mush adhere to all regulatory, company and department policies and procedures
Must project professionalism and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing innovative and cost effective solutions which focus on driving efficiencies, improving guest experience, increasing employee productivity and growing revenues.
Oversees the plan, management and execution
Drive continuous improvement at property, seeking to leverage corporate standards or bringing up new ideas for review e.g. project development, consolidation, virtualization etc.
Drive vendor management and seek opportunities for cost reduction at property
Leads the development of IT/Facility plans, technical strategies, business continuity/disaster recovery and budget plans as they relate to the property
Has overall responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the facility including major mechanical systems, fire & life-safety equipment, grounds, parking, lighting systems, plumbing, kitchen equipment, electrical, controls and any other systems and equipment comprising the physical structure and appurtenant infrastructure
Manages Facilities Department staff, including skilled trades (e.g. electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc.) to maintain the property in a manner that ensures an optimal guest experience and long-term asset preservation
Manages utility expenses and leads initiatives to maintain lowest possible costs through improved operational efficiencies and deployment of new technologies
Responsible for developing work scope, soliciting bids, contractor selection and oversight of all 3rd party contractors that may be engaged in operations and/or maintenance activities at the facility.
Leads all strategies and initiatives for the casino’s Facilities Department
Leads and/or supports construction, renovation and preventative maintenance efforts
Establishes a budget for expenses (both operating and capital) and operates within those guidelines
Develops processes to ensure internal work orders are completed promptly and accurately
Creates initiatives to improve the employee experience and employee opinion ratings
Sets performance expectations and provides coaching, career development planning and operational support for all direct reports
Monitors all engineering and maintenance activities to ensure all applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls are adhered to and enforced
Maintains the Fire Emergency Organization Manual, and ensures that entire Facilities Team is trained in its implementation
Ensures implementation and audit of inventory and cost control systems and procedures
Applies Lean principles/techniques (i.e. applies countermeasures for waste, conducts daily visual mgt. and supports kaizen events) to ensure quality and customer service is continuously improved in the context of facility operations
Develops a strong working relationship with all department managers to ensure unity and consistent direction
Consistently demonstrate legendary leadership, influence, drive, innovation and commercial awareness
Establishes and endorses the business objectives, ethics and values of the Company in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Service Profit Chain