Director of Engineering

Virgin Hotels Central Services LLC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

We are looking for an experienced leader that can manage, motivate and inspire a team of Home Depot loving aficionados to be the best that they can be in ensuring that everything in the hotel is in good working order. The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include: maintaining the exterior of the building, sidewalks, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 6 years’ experience in a senior role within facility management or hotel or building engineering
• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, management/co-workers, both in person and on the telephone.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, word, excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
• Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
• Experience in managing utility systems
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
• Maintain communications with the Home Office Team (HOT)
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Virgin service standards and procedures

What This Job Offers

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