Director of Engineering

Job Title: Director of Engineering

A Director of Engineering will manage the Engineering Team to efficiently maintain all hotel operations, ensuring safety, security, conservation, and compliance are at the highest levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

- Lead the Engineering Team in the day-to-day engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, including service standards, equipment schedules, and work schedules.
- Communicate with Housekeeping to coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities for guest rooms and public areas.
- Develop systems and procedures to ensure the health and safety of guests and team members, as well as the proper conditions for plants, machinery, and property.
- Communicate with government agencies to ensure full compliance with statutory regulations.
- Prepare Capital and Repairs and Maintenance budgets for Engineering.
- Perform daily checks around the hotel.
- Conduct lift emergency release procedures as required.
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within the hotel.
- Ensure good relationships are built with internal and external customers.
- Maintenance of all hotel fixtures and fittings to ensure they are in safe condition and take action when any unsafe situations arise.
- Develop, implement, and direct all emergency programs.
- Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
- Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project, and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed cost-effectively.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
- Identify and introduce environmentally-friendly systems and equipment.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators for the Engineering Department and take corrective action, as required, to improve equipment inventory, quality audit, productivity, and other objectives.
- Manage all team member-related activities, including recruitment, performance management, training, career planning, disciplinary matters, and team motivation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

To successfully fill this role, you should have:

- Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
- A degree in Engineering or a similar field.
- Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting.
- Positive attitude.
- Good communication skills.
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
- Strong leadership skills and previous experience managing a team.
- Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Previous experience in facilities management.
- Proficiency, at an advanced level, with computers and relevant computer programs.

ADVANTAGEOUS CAPABILITIES:

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate:

- First Aid Qualification in the engineering field.

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