Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality Group•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Sage Hospitality Group is hiring a Director of Engineering for the upcoming Indigo Raleigh in North Carolina. The role develops, implements, and manages emergency programs and the operation and maintenance of hotel equipment, physical structures, and landscaping. The work must comply with corporate and franchise standards and applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations, protect guests, employees, and the hotel asset, support reliable operations, minimize expenses, and maximize customer satisfaction. The Director is responsible for short- and long-term planning and the day-to-day operation of the engineering division. The role recommends the department budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. As a member of the hotel Executive Committee, the Director also participates in total hotel management.

Requirements

More than two years of post-high-school education.
Four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or another organization.
Advanced knowledge of building management and engineering.
Advanced working knowledge of general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling, painting from preparation through finishing, basic carpentry, and groundskeeping.
Knowledge of housekeeping operations and the ability to integrate and communicate information about other major hotel areas.
Ability to analyze activities or information, interpret data, and reach logical conclusions.
Management skills.
Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Excellent comprehension and literacy for procedures, reports, budgets, and instructions.
Ability to communicate with management and staff and check hotel premises.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally heavier weights.
Ability to bend and kneel frequently, move throughout the hotel and its floors, use ladders and lifts when needed, stand continuously, and climb stairs.
Ability to drive occasionally for supplies or equipment, generally within 20 miles.

Responsibilities

Supervise human resources in the division, including hiring, training, developing, empowering, coaching, counseling, conducting performance and salary reviews, resolving problems, maintaining open communication, and disciplining or terminating staff as appropriate.
Develop, recommend, implement, and manage the department budget, capital expenditure plan, forecasts, and objectives in line with property standards and management expectations.
Develop, implement, and manage maintenance programs and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, grounds, and equipment in compliance with applicable standards and codes.
Develop, implement, and direct emergency programs; maintain and inspect equipment, conduct drills, ensure regulatory compliance, train employees, and maintain accurate records.
Develop, implement, and manage property energy conservation programs.
Coordinate renovation bidding, define project cost and scope, and oversee general contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality work at minimal cost.
Plan and manage the engineering division’s short- and long-term priorities and day-to-day operations.
Recommend department budgets and capital expenditures and manage spending within approved budget constraints.
Participate in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.