Director of Engineering

Marriott • Linthicum, MD

6h • $106,000 - $154,000

About The Position

The Director of Engineering provides property maintenance expertise and is responsible for the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role manages budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation, and develops strategies and services that meet or exceed guest and employee expectations while supporting financial performance. The Director maintains standards and regulatory compliance and leads the emergency response team for facility issues.

The position oversees engineering operations, budgets, maintenance standards, profitability, and human resources activities. This includes managing facility systems and service contracts, overseeing preventative maintenance and asset protection plans, supervising construction projects, ensuring life-safety systems and certifications are maintained, managing expenses and payroll, and supporting fair employee treatment and effective communication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 6 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and 4 years of relevant experience, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Work with property and regional engineering leadership to assess performance against budget and raise concerns to leadership.
• Manage the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Administer service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensure the fire crew understands procedures, equipment, and alarms.
• Coach and support engineering leaders in managing controllable expenses.
• Manage heat, light, and power.
• Develop an engineering operating strategy aligned with the property and brand business strategy.
• Develop and manage the Engineering budget and integrate departmental goals into game plans.
• Oversee long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.
• Review financial reports and statements, identify concerns, and proactively propose solutions to owners.
• Communicate departmental goals consistently to produce desired results.
• Supervise construction to ensure timely project completion within budget guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
• Maintain property life-safety systems, including firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems.
• Ensure building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications are current, and administer property policies fairly and consistently.
• Manage operations to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets, and payroll progress reports.
• Monitor and manage payroll and controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budget goals.
• Participate in capital expenditure goal development and budgeting, and manage projects as needed.
• Prepare weekly and period-end P&L critiques.
• Explain the department’s impact on property financial goals and educate staff as appropriate.
• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow standard and local operating procedures and support the Peer Review Process.
• Use employee feedback and an open-door policy to identify and address employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Recognize team members’ contributions publicly and celebrate successes.
• Resolve guest problems and complaints.
• Bring issues to Human Resources when necessary.
• Maintain regular communication across the engineering operation about daily activities, expectations, and business objectives.
• Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.

Benefits

• The company offers a range of benefits intended to support employees and their families, wellbeing, careers, and personal interests; eligibility and options may vary by employment status, position, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED