Director of Engineering - Bvlgari Hotel Roma

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts; Roma; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Online training

Recognition program

Hotel discounts

Staff events

Canteen

Laundry service

Job summary

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts in Rome seeks an experienced Engineering & Facilities Manager to oversee building maintenance, energy conservation and safety. You will manage budgets, capital projects and preventative maintenance while ensuring standards align with brand expectations.

This role leads the emergency response team, coordinates with leadership, and drives cost control, asset protection, and regulatory compliance across the property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years in engineering/maintenance; HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing training.
• Or 2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering, Mechanics; 4 years in engineering/maintenance; HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing training.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations and budget performance against plan.
• Oversee maintenance of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Administer service contracts and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Lead emergency response for facility issues.
• Guide capital expenditure projects and long-term maintenance planning.
• Communicate goals and supervise project timelines within budget.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Facilities management

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in engineering/maintenance; HVAC‑R/Electrical/Plumbing training

2-year degree in Building/Construction, Engineering, Mechanics; 4 years experience; HVAC‑R/Electrical/Plumbing training

Tools

HVAC-R Systems

Electrical Systems

Plumbing Systems

Job description

Job Number: 26088347

Job Category: Engineering & Facilities

Location: Piazza Augusto Imperatore 10, Rome, Italy

Schedule: Full Time

Position Type: Management

Pay Range: 60,000-70,000 euro

Job Summary

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Position has overall responsibility for 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 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 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 (wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory).
• Manages and controls heat, light and power.
• Develops an engineering operating strategy aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Develops and manages Engineering budget.
• Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.
• 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 proposes 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.
• 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 department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Participates in the development of department's 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 department's 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.

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.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts brand.
• Access to online training programs and a structured personal development plan.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Preferential rates at Marriott Hotels and our outlets (subject to terms and availability).
• Company events (e.g., birthday celebrations, staff parties).
• Staff canteen available during working hours.
• Internal laundry service.

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 celebrated. Our 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.