Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality•Charlotte, NC

13h•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Charlotte Marriott is looking for a Director of Engineering to join their team. They are described as the #1 team in the University area and a warm and welcoming environment. The hotel is a 226-room property with 24,000 sq ft of meeting space, located north of downtown Charlotte on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The hotel is managed by Sage Hospitality and has received awards such as Hotel of the Year from the NFL NFC and recognition within Marriott Branded hotels. The team fosters a friendly, supportive culture with opportunities for personal growth and team development, aiming to make the ordinary extraordinary. The role is an opportunity to make a mark at a landmark location in University City.

Requirements

More than two years of post high school education
Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.
May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas: General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling, painting – prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping.
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
Requires management skills.
Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations.
Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition.
Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.