Multi-Property Director of Engineering - The Abu DhabiEDITION | Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi | MEA

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee property maintenance and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role requires 6 years of engineering and maintenance experience and strong leadership in managing budgets. Candidates should have solid technical training in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The position emphasizes managing operations efficiently while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related area.
• Proven ability in managing engineering operations and budgets.
• Expertise in maintaining property life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control energy consumption.
• Develop operational strategies that align with the business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

Skills

Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing

Management Experience

Project Management

Operations Management

Leadership Experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Building and Construction Engineering Mechanics

Job description

Description

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.

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 associates. We are committed to
non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability
veteran status or other basis protected by applicable
law.

Required
Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years
Vacancy:
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