Director of Engineering

Four Seasons • Jacksonville, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Engineering forms part of the Executive Leadership team who collectively make key strategic and operational decisions for the Four Seasons Jacksonville. The Director oversees a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations for interior/exterior facilities including plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling, electrical, ground care and parking areas. Target start date for this role is October 1st.

Requirements

• Three to five years of previous employment in a Director of Engineering position.
• Five years previous management experience in hotel or building engineering maintenance.
• Solid project management skills.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability and flexibility.
• Leadership skills.
• Professional degree in an Engineering discipline, trade degree in a specific technical field relating to Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering) or CEOE – Certified Engineering Operations Executive from the Hotel and motel Hospitality Association, Building Owners Management Institution (BOMI) designation, Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facility Management Administrator (FMA) or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA).

Nice To Haves

• Managing a complex with multiple business units (hotel, residential, club, and commercial space) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy/green initiative systems and management of other engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees.
• Communicate with Construction Contractors, owners, owner's representatives in a construction phase site to effectively ensure Four Seasons Product during construction.
• Ensure Life, Fire, Safety equipment and installations are up to standard and feasibility studies during the construction phase for early detection change orders implementation.
• Experienced in construction phase area to secure retrieval, and filing of construction documents, permits, licensing, feasibility studies, and manuals, mechanical, electrical, wiring diagrams, hydraulics, blueprint updates, and testing and storage of necessary equipment and material pars, etc.
• Perform quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Oversee all external contractors to ensure work is carried out to the highest standard in the allocated timescale.
• Maintain appropriate supply of materials/equipment to carry out the normal day to day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel.
• Drive assets lifecycles with preventative maintenance projects, and reduce critical building issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

What This Job Offers

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