Engineering Supervisor

Sonesta Hotels•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports and supervises engineering processes, procedures, and staff across multiple disciplines. Supervises all aspects of engineering projects, often taking on projects of significant importance to the organization. Performs administrative work concerned with project design, including extensively researching a project's subject area, defining the appropriate scope of a project, and planning the logistics of a given project. Acts as technical liaison to staff and clients. May require registration as a licensed PE. Leads and directs the work of other employees, overseeing the planning, preparation, and implementation of engineering projects. Uses performance metrics to monitor the progress of various types of engineering projects, administering project adjustments when necessary. Ensures that engineering projects meet proper safety standards and company regulations. May be responsible for maintaining inventory supply, budget planning, and preparing cost estimates.

Requirements

Knowledge of the field's policies, procedures, and practices.
Leads and directs the work of other employees.
Supervises Level I and II supervisors.
Level III supervisors typically have full authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
Professional verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Prioritization and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

May require registration as a licensed PE.
Trade school and/or college course work in related field preferred.
Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises all aspects of engineering projects, often taking on projects of significant importance to the organization.
Performs administrative work concerned with project design, including extensively researching a project's subject area, defining the appropriate scope of a project, and planning the logistics of a given project.
Acts as technical liaison to staff and clients.
Leads and directs the work of other employees, overseeing the planning, preparation, and implementation of engineering projects.
Uses performance metrics to monitor the progress of various types of engineering projects, administering project adjustments when necessary.
Ensures that engineering projects meet proper safety standards and company regulations.
May be responsible for maintaining inventory supply, budget planning, and preparing cost estimates.
Perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, water treatment systems, and swimming pool, etc.
Perform preventative maintenance on a regular basis and ensure that assigned equipment is maintained and operational.
Adhere to federal, state and local safety regulations, brand standards and other compliance requirements.
Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner and minimizes waste.
Take required readings on equipment.
Replace and program televisions as needed.
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
Paint designated areas and perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Refurbish furniture and fixtures and repair all types of wall coverings.
Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
Display professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Attend departmental pre-shift and mandatory meetings.
Perform other duties as requested by management.