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At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.
Job Responsibility
Maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel
Maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas
Maintaining all equipment in guest rooms
Conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures
Working with vendors
Responding to emergencies
Working with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs
Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
Develop and implement quality control programs
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
Experience in managing utility systems
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
Requirements
6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
At least 6 years experience in a senior role within facility management
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Nice to have
Previous hotel pre-opening experience
Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
What we offer
Free room nights
Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
401k with company match
Paid time off
Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more