Director of Engineering

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge.Positions overall responsibility is 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 associates while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues. The position is also responsible for oversight of the co-located residential component of the property. Builds strong relationships trust and confidence with Boards of Directors. Verifies product and services provided meet or exceed needs and expectations of residence owners within the approved Association budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 6 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; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

• Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.

• Manages the physical plant including equipment refrigeration HVAC plumbing water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

• Administers service contracts to support property needs.

• Validates fire crew maintains a complete understanding of all procedures equipment and alarms.

• Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g. wages heat light and power water consumption tools and equipment grounds keeping supplies uniforms vendors service agreements inventory etc.).

• Manages and controls heat light and power.

• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brands business strategy.

• Develops and manages Engineering budget for both hotel and residential component

• Verifies departmental goals and business strategies are integrated.

• Oversees execution of long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.

• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.

• Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.

• Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

• Supervises construction to facilitate timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.

• Actively participates in residential component reserve studies.

Maintaining Engineering Standards

• Verifies compliance with state local and federal regulations.

• Maintains property life safety systems (e.g. firefighting equipment sprinkler systems and alarm systems).

• Validates building and equipment licenses permits and certifications are current.

• Administers property policies fairly and consistently.

• Maintains any required residential component accreditation or certifications

• Attends Board of Directors meetings and Annual Meeting of Members to present property management update.

Managing Profitability

• Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.

• Monitors and manages the payroll function.

• Manages departments controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Participates in the development of departments capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.

• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.

• Prepares weekly and period end P&L critiques.

• Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.

• Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as heat light power water consumption tools and equipment grounds keeping supplies uniforms vendors service agreements etc.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Verifies associates are treated fairly and equitably.

• Verifies disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

• Utilizes associates feedback and an open door policy to identify and address problems or concerns in a timely manner.

• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

• Resolves guest problems and complaints.

• Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.

• Confirms that regular on-going communication takes place throughout the engineering department to communicate daily operations activities set expectations and create awareness of business objectives.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.