Director of Engineering

Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook•Mountain Brook, AL

About The Position

The overall objective and purpose of the Director of Engineer position is to coordinate, supervise and direct all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. The incumbent is responsible for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. They are to provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing the activities of the Engineers in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by the company.

Requirements

Strategic business leader - Works strategically to devise plans in alignment with organizational goals.
Cultivates engagement - Builds loyalty to the company and not to themselves. Proven ability to host/facilitate effective meetings, motivate teams to produce results with tight timeframes while simultaneously managing several projects.
Generates alignment - Ensures proper time and effort is spent to build high level performance and consistency throughout collection.
Leads with courage - Provides a culture of accountability.
Execution of plans - Utilizes our systems, tools and resources to accomplish results and achieve goals
Advanced level of written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to implement and uphold service standards
Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
Comprehensive knowledge of a safe work environment.
Bachelor’s degree – preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title – required
Experience within luxury brand/markets – required

Nice To Haves

Trade related certifications – preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the Engineering department operations, ensuring implementation and execution of KQA and BSA standards
Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
Maintain the integrity of our guests’ privacy, including confidentiality of personal information as well as key control
Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering project
Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly
Controls expenditures within limitations of budget
Supervises Grand Performers’ ability to execute department and hotel emergency procedures
Manages department’s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems
Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety
Establishes and manages an effective room’s maintenance program
Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards
Establishes priorities for total hotel maintenance needs
Maintains accurate logs and records as required
Maintains complete knowledge and ensure compliance of company policies and standard operating procedures
Conduct monthly meetings with subordinates to proactively solve problems, respond to questions and create a positive and productive work environment
Train, mentor, and develop Grand Performers to the standards of a world class property and intuitive service experience. Assist in developing leaders and bench strength through the implementation of the Job Coach program
Conduct Grand Performer coaching and counseling
Conduct interviews and select candidates who fit our “best of the best” model
Provide ongoing recognition per the Company recognition program
Effectively plans, schedules, and evaluates preventative maintenance programs
Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required
Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment
Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings
All other duties as assigned, planned or unplanned