Director of Engineering at Smart Partners

Industry: Hospitality
Reports to: General Manager

Job Scope

• Under the general guidance and supervision of the General Manager or his/her delegate and within the limits of the Hotel's policies and procedures.
• The Director of Engineering functions as the strategic business leader of the Engineering Department; he/she would be responsible for the efficient operation of the hotel property and all its equipment, ancillary maintenance and repair services and protection of the Owner's asset.
• Structural aspects of the hotel as well as the maintenance of external facilities, all fall within the span of his responsibility.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides advice to senior management on all aspects of engineering support, environmental controls and the operational efficiency of the property.
• Maintains the condition of the physical assets of the hotel by carrying out any upgrading and project work in liaison with architects, interior designers and management.
• Ensures the effective financial management of the engineering department by setting maintenance budgets, capital works programs and engineering plans and ensuring that performance is regularly monitored and reviewed. Responsible for the general cost control aspects of maintenance.
• Takes control of Capital Project planning, in liaison with management by setting realistic capital budgets, cash flows, capital works programs and equity asset plans and ensuring that performance against these are regularly monitored and reviewed. Responsible for the general cost control aspects of each project, the preparation and submission of budget estimates and their successful implementation.
• Ensures adherence to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures for each project. Ensure that any tests and inspections required on equipment are carried out and records maintained.
• Ensures all building codes and relevant ordinance requirements are met and all building department requirements and submissions are submitted and final approval is achieved
• Ensures a technically competent engineering staff by selecting, training and developing a motivated, qualified maintenance team.
• Contributes to the hotel's profitability by ensuring the effective management of the buildings’ environmental controls and energy conservation systems. Evaluate, control and record energy usage and implement and upgrade energy conservation systems.
• Ensures the effective operation of all the mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing a preventive maintenance program. Closely monitor the condition of the physical property and equipment by conducting continual inspections of the building. Ensure that preventive maintenance schedules are in operation and regularly upgraded.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May also serve as the manager on duty.

Background, Skills, and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.
• Minimum of 18 years experience in the Engineering department, with at least 9 years experience as the Head of Department preferably in a 5-Star Hotel
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Good Knowledge of Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
• Possession of the required Professional Certifications.
• Good Knowledge of Budgeting and policy formulation
• Strategic thinking and business-minded whilst also being able to demonstrate a commitment to Guest Satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to think outside the Box
• Ability to deliver under Tight Deadlines and within constraints
• Highly developed organizational skills with a leading by example attitude.
• Strong analytical skills.