Director of Engineering

Marriott•Aspen, CO

About The Position

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Positions overall responsibility is maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and associates while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues. The position is also responsible for oversight of the co-located residential component of the property. Builds strong relationships, trust, and confidence with Boards of Directors. Verifies product and services provided meet or exceed needs and expectations of residence owners, within the approved Association budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; 6 years’ experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.
2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years’ experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.

Responsibilities

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets
Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.
Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Administers service contracts to support property needs.
Validates fire crew maintains a complete understanding of all procedures, equipment, and alarms.
Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
Manages and controls heat, light and power.
Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
Develops and manages Engineering budget for both hotel and residential component
Verifies departmental goals and business strategies are integrated.
Oversees execution of long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.
Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.
Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
Supervises construction to facilitate timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
Actively participates in residential component reserve studies.
Maintaining Engineering Standards
Verifies compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
Validates building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications are current.
Administers property policies fairly and consistently.
Maintains any required residential component accreditation or certifications
Attends Board of Directors meetings and Annual Meeting of Members to present property management update.
Managing Profitability
Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.
Monitors and manages the payroll function.
Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Participates in the development of department's capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.
Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
Prepares weekly and period end P&L critiques.
Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as, heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
Verifies associates are treated fairly and equitably.
Verifies disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
Utilizes associates feedback and an “open door” policy to identify and address problems or concerns in a timely manner.
Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
Resolves guest problems and complaints.
Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.
Confirms that regular on-going communication takes place throughout the engineering department to communicate daily operations activities, set expectations, and create awareness of business objectives.