Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality•Raleigh, NC

25d

About The Position

Sage Hospitality Group is hiring a Director of Engineering for the upcoming Indigo Raleigh in North Carolina. The position leads the engineering division’s short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations, including emergency programs and the maintenance of the hotel’s equipment, physical structures, and landscaping. The role ensures compliance with corporate and franchise standards and applicable local, state, and national codes and regulations, protects the property, guests, and employees, supports efficient operations, controls expenses, and promotes guest satisfaction. The Director recommends the department budget and capital expenditures, manages expenses within approved budget constraints, and participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.

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, including plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling, painting, basic carpentry, and groundskeeping.
Advanced knowledge of housekeeping operations.
Ability to analyze activities or information and reach logical conclusions through data manipulation or interpretation.
Management skills.
Ability to provide information and related 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 frequently lift, push, pull, and carry weights up to 25 pounds and occasionally greater; bend and kneel frequently; move throughout the hotel, including across floors and at varying heights; use ladders and lifts when needed; stand continuously; climb stairs; and drive occasionally for supplies or equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise human resources activities in the division, including hiring, training, development, coaching, counseling, performance and salary reviews, problem resolution, discipline, and termination as appropriate.
Develop, recommend, implement, and manage the department budget, capital expenditure plan, forecasts, and objectives.
Develop and manage maintenance programs and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, grounds, and equipment.
Develop, implement, and direct emergency programs; maintain equipment, conduct inspections and drills, ensure code and regulatory compliance, train employees, and maintain accurate records.
Develop and manage energy conservation programs to minimize expenses.
Coordinate renovation bidding, define project cost and scope, and oversee general contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality work at minimal cost.
Oversee the engineering division’s short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations.
Participate in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.