Director of Engineering

Marriott•Beverly Hills, CA

8d•$132,000 - $185,850

About The Position

The Director of Engineering provides high-level property maintenance knowledge and is responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role manages budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation, while developing and implementing strategies that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees and maximize financial performance. The Director maintains standards and regulatory compliance and leads the emergency response team for facility issues. The position oversees engineering operations and budgets, the physical plant and its systems, service contracts, life-safety systems, construction projects, preventative maintenance plans, and asset protection. It also manages departmental profitability and expenses, monitors payroll and financial results, and conducts human resources activities, including supporting employees, communicating operational expectations, and resolving guest concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; or a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 4 years of relevant experience, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Work with property and regional engineering leadership to assess performance against budget and identify concerns.
Manage the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Administer service contracts to support property needs.
Ensure the fire crew understands procedures, equipment, and alarms.
Coach and support engineering leaders in managing controllable expenses.
Manage heat, light, and power.
Develop an engineering operating strategy aligned with the property or brand business strategy.
Develop and manage the Engineering budget and integrate departmental goals into game plans.
Oversee long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.
Review financial reports and statements, identify concerns, and proactively propose solutions to owners.
Communicate departmental goals clearly and consistently.
Supervise construction to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget guidelines.
Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
Maintain property life-safety systems, including firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarms.
Ensure building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications are current.
Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Manage operations to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets, and payroll progress reports.
Monitor and manage payroll and departmental controllable expenses to meet or exceed budget goals.
Participate in developing capital expenditure goals and manage projects as needed.
Participate in budgeting for areas of responsibility and prepare weekly and period-end P&L critiques.
Explain how departmental operations affect property financial goals and educate staff as appropriate.
Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, and ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow applicable SOPs and LSOPs and support the Peer Review Process.
Use employee feedback and an open-door policy to identify and address concerns promptly.
Recognize team members' contributions and celebrate successes.
Resolve guest problems and complaints, and bring issues to Human Resources as necessary.
Ensure regular communication throughout engineering about daily operations, expectations, and business objectives.
Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.