Senior Manager, Fire Protection & Life Safety

Position Summary

As a member of Greater China(GC) Fire Protection & Life Safety (FLS) this position will contribute to Marriotts commitment to fire protection and life safety across Marriotts 30+ brands. The Sr. Manager will engage with cross-functional teams and external partners to support safe and compliant hotel development and operations. Ideal candidates bring technical expertise strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to help shape environments that protect guests associates and assets. This position combines engineering insight with field engagement offering meaningful impact and professional growth within a values-driven team. The Sr. Manager is responsible for: (a) supporting compliance of fire protection standards for all Lodging Brands and products in Greater China(GC) including new builds conversions/acquisitions re-positioning and renovations in order to provide a superior level of life safety and protection to our guests associates and assets from the perils of fire natural disasters and terrorism; (b) providing oversight and leadership to consultants as they work toward insuring compliance; (c) providing project management and life safety expertise to support compliance with the standards through the design and construction of new and converting hotels; and (d)providing support on 3rd party FLS inspections which occur annually in operating hotels. This position will be based in Shanghai.

Expected Contributions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of high quality engineering support services to business units within Global Design Lodging Development Operations Brand Lodging Engineering Risk Management Ownership Franchise Services and various other Marriott businesses.
• Act as a liaison to insurance companies code officials architects owners consultants.
• Make decisions for complex fire protection and life safety issues and when necessary refer GC FLS Director for support.
• Direct adaptations and modifications throughout design process and installation of systems.
• Discuss with supervisor and team members fire protection and life safety issues or problems that have high financial impact.
• Develop and maintain independent relationships with customers; anticipate needs of customers; negotiate work deliverables and timing for small initiatives.
• Communicate orally and in writing with customers owner teams and internal partners.
• Work efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the building of team core values of integrity accountability respect and value.
• Remain current with emerging technologies national codes and best methods for automatic sprinkler systems fire alarm systems life safety and smoke control.
• Provide FLS support to operating hotels on a weekly basis. To include support on 3rd party FLS inspections which properties undertake annually.

Specific Expected Contributions

• Help manage (owned managed and franchised) new build and conversion projects in GC region.
• Manage internal and external resources for projects.
• Work closely and provide support to a staff of fire protection consultants.
• Routinely interacts with franchisees building owners clients customers officials contractors and others.
• Lead project meeting and makes presentations relating to projects.
• Verify completion of projects.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the GC FLS Director.
• Perform design reviews for egress building construction automatic sprinkler fire alarm and mechanical smoke control systems to ensure compliance of Marriott standards system performance equipment selection constructability maintainability building code conformance and sequencing.
• Provide construction support services including fire protection system project control functions (change-order analysis and schedule impacts) cost reduction analysis submittal reviews mid-construction site review and report transition planning (construction to operations) and acceptance testing.
• Tracks project schedules and construction documents.

Skill Requirements

• Basic to working knowledge of construction means and methods facilities operations and contracting.
• Strong problem solving capabilities; ability to search beyond traditional boundaries.
• Extensive writing skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills which must include ability to speak in public negotiate explain fire protection concepts and enforce standards while strengthening relationships occasionally under pressure.
• Ability to develop new processes to increase effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• High degree of initiative personal responsibility and integrity
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment.
• Willingness to share knowledge openly and assist others as necessary.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 70%).

Specific Candidate Profile

• BS Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineering license preferred.
• 5 yrs. minimum of fire department experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in fire protection.
• Fluent in multiple languages is recommended.

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