Director of Engineering

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Jacksonville, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering is a key member of the Executive Leadership team, contributing to strategic and operational decisions for Four Seasons Jacksonville. This role involves overseeing a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists who manage all engineering operations for interior and exterior facilities. Responsibilities include plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural maintenance, recycling, electrical systems, and grounds and parking area upkeep. The target start date for this role is October 1st.

Requirements

• Three to five years of previous employment in a Director of Engineering position.
• Five years previous management experience in hotel or building engineering maintenance.
• Solid project management skills.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability and flexibility.
• Leadership skills.
• Some travel is required for training, conferences and special events.

Nice To Haves

• Managing a complex with multiple business units (hotel, residential, club, and commercial space) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy/green initiative systems and management of other engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees.
• Communicate with Construction Contractors, owners, owner's representatives in a construction phase site to effectively ensure Four Seasons Product during construction.
• Ensure Life, Fire, Safety equipment and installations are up to standard and feasibility studies during the construction phase for early detection change orders implementation.
• Perform quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Oversee all external contractors to ensure work is carried out to the highest standard in the allocated timescale.
• Maintain appropriate supply of materials/equipment to carry out the normal day to day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Drive assets lifecycles with preventative maintenance projects, and reduce critical building issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director