Director Of Engineering Jobs

About The Position

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

• Manage the building, grounds, physical plant, and systems including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems.
• Work with property and regional engineering leadership to assess performance against budget and identify concerns.
• 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, power, and other utility consumption.
• Develop an engineering operating strategy aligned with the property’s and brand’s 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, address areas of concern, and proactively propose solutions to owners.
• Communicate departmental goals clearly and consistently.
• Supervise construction to ensure projects are completed on time and 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 operating results and profitability through review of operating statements, budget worksheets, and payroll progress reports.
• Monitor and manage payroll and controllable expenses against budget goals.
• Participate in developing capital expenditure goals and manage projects as needed.
• Participate in budgeting for areas of responsibility and 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 and that disciplinary procedures and documentation follow applicable SOPs and LSOPs 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 and celebrate successes.
• Resolve guest problems and complaints and bring issues to Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensure regular communication throughout Engineering about daily operations, expectations, and business objectives.
• Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.