The Director, Engineering is 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 grounds and external facilities all fall within the span of responsibility. Performs, manages, or supervises maintenance operations for exterior and interior facilities including electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, cooling, structural, parking areas, and other maintenance work necessary to maintain the property in an optimum and efficient condition. Also, ensures the safety and comfort of the guests and employees.
Basic Function:
Oversee front-end and back-end development teams and their projectsMonitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvementsEnsure compliance with security regulationsManage software development projects by setting requirements, goals, and timelinesPrepare and manage the engineering department's budgetDesign strategies for future development projects based on the company's overall objectives and resourcesHire engineers and coordinate their trainingImplement innovative technologiesCoordinate with external stakeholders for new integrations and toolsReview and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipmentDuties and Responsibilities:
Provide advice to senior management on all aspects of engineering support, environmental controls, and the operational efficiency of the property.Ensure the effective financial management of the engineering department by setting maintenance budgets, capital works programs, and engineering plans, and ensuring that performance against these are regularly monitored and reviewed.Ensure the effective financial management of the Capital Plan 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.Take control of Capital Project planning, in liaison with management, to ensure capital funding is effectively allocated and budgeted in accordance with company directives and philosophy.Plan, implement, and administer a five-year Capital Plan, which is updated annually against Six Continents Divisional Capital funding allocations.Provide input as required into the formulation of the annual Strategic Equity Asset Plan (Owned properties).Ensure Executive Committee awareness of the Capital Program within the property by conducting regular updates at each meeting.Plan, implement, and administer an energy management program by establishing energy reduction objectives, maintaining records, and regularly reporting performance against these objectives.Ensure OSM standards and requirements are effectively met for each project undertaken.Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations and fire codes by regularly reviewing policies and safety procedures for each project.Ensure a technically competent project team by selecting qualified consultants and contractors based on previous experience, quality, and price.Ensure the staff awareness of energy management within the property by conducting regular education and training programs on energy conservation.Contribute to the hotel's profitability by ensuring the effective management of the buildings environmental controls and energy conservation systems.Contribute to guest satisfaction standards by ensuring that technical support services quickly address individual needs.Ensure a technically competent engineering staff by selecting, training, and developing a motivated maintenance team.Maintain 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.Ensure the effective operation of all mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing a preventative maintenance program.Contribute to a high standard of quality control within the hotel by actively participating in the hotel's Quality Assurance Program.Ensure the cost-effectiveness and technical efficiency of all services performed by outside contracts.Ensure the quality of all work completed by both employees and external contracted staff adheres to the standards of good engineering practice.Contribute to the effectiveness of management decision-making by representing the engineering department at all executive and staff meetings.Physical Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees are highly desirable.5+ years of working experience in an engineering environmentProven experience in a leadership role, such as Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, or similar.Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring engineering teams.Deep understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and project management principles.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strategic mindset, with the ability to align engineering efforts with business goals.Familiarity with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern software development practices.Proven ability to manage budgets, allocate resources effectively, and deliver projects on time.Exceptional project management skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr
