Engineering Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Richmond; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dry cleaning

Duty meals

Transit reimbursement

Be Our Guest hotel stay program

Hotel & Dining Discounts

Job summary

Fairmont Vancouver Airport is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Engineering team under the Director of Facilities. You will oversee project assignments, liaise with vendors and contractors, and ensure operations run smoothly across the property.

The role includes scheduling preventative maintenance, supporting the annual budget and capital plan, and recruiting and coaching engineering staff. A hospitality background and strong organizational skills are essential for success at this busy

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or engineering admin roles.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage project assignments ensuring talent to task within the team.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors; respond to third-party and contractor concerns.
• Manage operations, including emergency response in the absence of the Director of Facilities.
• Proactively schedule preventative maintenance repairs with contractors and the Engineering team.
• Communicate hotel repairs and projects and their impact on operations.
• Contribute to preparation of the annual maintenance budget and capital plan.
• Involved in recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management for the Engineering department.
• Proactively build and manage strong working relationships with other departments, contractors and partners.
• Contributes to hotel and departmental goals.
• Actively participates in and co-chairs the Health and Safety committee.
• Promotes health, safety and wellbeing per crisis procedures.
• Complies with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts policies and code of ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in Hospitality Management

Tools

Payroll systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Fairmont Vancouver Airport? Steps away from the airline gates, Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers 397 beautifully appointed accommodations and is the only hotel located within Vancouver International Airport. Our guest rooms and suites are spacious with soundproofed, floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views of the airport runways and North Shore Mountains. Newly renovated, Fairmont Gold rooms are located on the top floor of the hotel with access to first class service and amenities, including the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge.

An inclusive, empowering and positive workplace, where we place people at the heart of everything we do. The opportunity to join one of Canada’s Great Place to Work®, alongside passionate hoteliers, where over 50% of our Leadership team is female and over 50% of promotions happen from within.

What Is In It For You

• The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, such as Sustainability and collaboration with local charities
• Generous Perks – complimentary dry cleaning, duty meal in our colleague dining room, transit reimbursement, complimentary hotel stay through Be Our Guest program
• Hotel & Dining Discounts – Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Comprehensive Benefits – extended medical, dental, vision, company-matched Pension Plan and more
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, and special leave
• Competitive salary starting at $75,000, commensurate with experience

Job Description

Engineering Manager

As Engineering Manager at Fairmont Vancouver Airport, you will lead and support the Engineering team alongside the Director of Facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Under guidance of the Director of Facilities, responsible to manage the assignment of projects to ensure talent to task within the team
• Acts as ambassador and spokesperson to all vendors and contractors; responds to third-party and contractor concerns in a timely, consistent manner
• Responsible for managing the operations, including emergency response in the absence of the Director of Facilities
• Proactively scheduling preventative maintenance repairs with contractors and the Engineering team
• Responsible for hotel communication regarding repairs and projects and how it may affect operations
• Contribute to preparation of the annual maintenance budget and capital plan
• Involved in the recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management processes for the Engineering department
• Proactively builds and manages strong working relationships with other departments, contractors and partners
• Contributes and monitors hotel and departmental goals
• Actively participates in and co-chairs the Health and Safety committee
• Promotes the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues and contractors through in-depth knowledge of the hotel's crisis and emergency procedures
• Complies with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts policies, procedures and code of ethics
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Minimum 3 year administrative assistant experience in the hospitality industry and/or in an engineering environment.
• Previous work experience on computers and experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must have strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to work effectively unsupervised and meet deadlines.
• Strong business communication skills are necessary.
• Team player with strong initiative, a calm demeanor and professional approach.
• Previous payroll administration experience would be an asset
• Previous background in an Engineering/trades environment and a strong understanding of the demands of a hotel environment would be an asset.
• A post-secondary education in Hospitality Management would be an asset.
• Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes and fire and health department requirements are an asset.
• Experience with purchase orders, payroll systems and scheduling employees.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.