Multi-Property Director of Engineering

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee property maintenance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role includes managing budgets, leading engineering teams, and developing preventative maintenance strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the engineering field, particularly in HVAC, plumbing, and other technical areas. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage operational costs effectively are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on providing exceptional service and maintaining high property standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or related area.
• Experience with managing physical plant operations.
• Ability to lead and develop budgets and preventative maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage engineering operations and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Coach engineering team on managing controllable expenses.
• Develop and implement engineering operating strategies.

Skills

Property maintenance knowledge

Budget management

Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing

Leadership and team management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building and Construction Engineering Mechanics

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Position has overall responsibility for maintaining more than one 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 of the units. Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

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 for the units in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Administers service contracts to support property needs.

Ensures fire crew has 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 budgets.

Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans for each unit.

Oversees execution of long term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans for each unit.

Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget for each unit.

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 ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.

Maintaining Engineering Standards

Ensures compliance with state local and federal regulations.

Maintains property life safety systems (e.g. fire fighting equipment sprinkler systems and alarm systems).

Ensures building and equipment licenses permits and certifications are current for each unit.

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

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 for each unit.

Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals for each unit; 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

Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

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

Utilizes employee feedback and an open door policy to identify and address employee 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.

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

All employees are considered for equal opportunity and the organization is committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Director