Engineering Manager

Montage Hotels & Resorts • Laguna Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Engineering Manager assists and collaborates with the Director of Engineering to develop maintenance-related programs, processes, and standards. The role strategically manages the department’s daily operations with a proactive approach and gracious attitude, and serves as an active business partner supporting the company’s goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

The position oversees maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment, systems, furnishings, and building components in accordance with energy-conservation and preventative/predictive maintenance programs. Areas include mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile, and other equipment. Direct responsibilities include central plant operations, project and painting team operations, third-party vendor project management, water-feature maintenance, fire alarm systems, and management of internal and external projects. The Engineering Manager also assists the Director of Engineering with the department budget.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in engineering.
• Two years of management experience.
• Three years of experience working in mechanical trades.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Previous hospitality experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and property-specific software applications, including HotSOS and Energy Management Systems software.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking and giving direction for most of the workday; standing and maintaining mobility for up to six hours; maneuvering between simultaneous functions; regularly lifting up to 15–40 lbs.; walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, and stretching; and operating office equipment with finger dexterity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management with outside companies and internal projects.
• Certification from a technical maintenance trade school.
• Luxury hotel experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance-related programs, processes, and standards in collaboration with the Director of Engineering.
• Strategically manage the daily operations of the engineering department.
• Manage maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment, systems, furnishings, and building components under energy-conservation and preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee central plant operations, project and painting team operations, third-party vendor project management, water-feature maintenance, and fire alarm systems.
• Manage internal and external projects.
• Assist the Director of Engineering with managing the department budget.
• Support the company’s goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

What This Job Offers

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