Asst Dir-Engineering

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Responsible for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance. Maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues. Champion the development and implementation of Operational Matrices, ensuring clear, effective and consistent operating strategies across engineering systems and hotel operations. Manage projects through all phases of the project management lifecycle, including feasibility, planning, design, tendering, procurement, execution, commissioning, handover and close-out. Lead CAPEX and OPEX budget planning and management, including budget forecasting, cost tracking, expenditure control and timely project financial close-o

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 2 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Supporting management of Department Operations and Engineering Budgets

Assists in effectively planning, scheduling and evaluating preventative maintenance programs. Helps establish priorities for total property maintenance needs. Supervises the day to day operations of Engineering. Assists in managing the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems. Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency and safety. Supervises distribution of repair work orders. Assists in maintaining grounds, meeting rooms, ballrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities as needed. Acts as technical liaison for all departments in property. Supervises Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering. Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment. Selects and makes purchases of new equipment, supplies, and furnishings. Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required. Manages parts, supplies and equipment inventories effectively by minimizing downtime and maximizing cash flow. Performs inspections effectively. Assists in evaluating and implementing new technologies, equipment and supplies. Assists in establishing and implementing an energy conservation program. Lead and drive ROI, energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, from identifying opportunities and developing business cases through implementation, measurement and verification of results. Ensure effective project cost management, maintaining proper financial governance and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Helps ensure necessary permits and licenses for building and physical plant are obtained and kept current. Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards. Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures. Ensures all employees have the proper supplies, equipment and uniforms. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for engineering and operational issues, identifying underlying causes, implementing corrective