Engineering Manager

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Freehand Chicago to their growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Freehand is a collection of hotels that combine the social culture of a hostel with innovative design, award winning food and beverage, and a community-driven atmosphere. HEI is committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence, investing in their associates to ensure they thrive, grow, and elevate every property. They are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified candidates, including those with U.S. military experience, to apply even if their experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the management and supervision of all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. This role ensures compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, SOP’s as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes, and maintains the building complex as energy efficiently as possible.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
1 year of hands-on experience at a comparable location/industry.
Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Responsibilities

Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations.
Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and convenience.
Test and examine the life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
pet insurance through the ASPCA
Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability plans
401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs
market-leading compensation packages
generous PTO and flex-time initiatives
outstanding career development and advancement opportunities
job-appropriate assets and resources
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.