Director of Engineering

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: 4 options

401K with employer match 4%

Paid time off after 90 days

Dental & Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Hotel discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking a seasoned Chief Engineer for the Doubletree by Hilton Austin to oversee preventive maintenance, life safety, and mechanical/electrical systems. You will manage capital projects, supervise engineering staff, and ensure compliance with brand standards and codes.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on leadership in hotel engineering, broad trades knowledge, and strong budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in hotel engineering or equivalent building trades.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance and capital projects.
• Knowledge of life safety systems and compliance with codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor all building-related systems: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT.
• Oversee preventive maintenance of guestrooms, equipment, public spaces, and components.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate engineering staff; assign tasks and follow up.
• Maintain records for RandM Budget, PM Programs, and capital projects.
• Ensure safe, clean, energy-efficient Engineering spaces and operations.
• Lead tours to identify items requiring engineering or other actions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Verbal & written communication

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

Vocational building trades training

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

MS Office

Job description

About Us

The beautiful Doubletree by Hilton Austin will turn 40 years old this year, but with a new renovation, she is looking better than ever. The charming property, with its Spanish Colonial design and contemporary decor, makes it a great place for guests and associates looking for an upscale work experience. We pride ourselves and creating a fun, but professional work environment with a culture of recognition, support, and respect. For many years we have maintained excellent associate feedback ratings and over 20% of our team members have 10 or more years with us. Managed by HEI Hospitality, we offer an exceptional benefit package including a robust and flexible paid time off plan available to you after only 90 days. We have a choice of 4 prominent healthcare plans with options to meet anyone's needs and are available to you the first of the month after you start. We maintain an industry-leading 401K plan with a generous employer match of 4% on every 5% you contribute with no vesting period.

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes

Overview

Supervise the implementation of all property and equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, monitor life safety systems and utilities and administer the department in compliance with all corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect assets, guests and associates. Effectively manage engineering related capital projects. Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of the hotel's mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FFandE, grounds, swimming pool, etc. as defined by HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A complete understanding of all building related systems - Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, etc.


• A complete understanding of all building related equipment - HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.


• Follows company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc.


• Maintains engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.


• Effectively interview, supervise, train, manage performance, assign tasks and follows-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.


• Maintains accurate records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc.


• Maintains all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner.


• Tours hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.


• Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.


• Has a firm understanding of all Brands related issues and procedures.


• Has a firm understanding of all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them.


• Has a basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.


• Has a basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Micro Soft Office Software programs and internet use.


• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leader through-out hotel.


• Remains current on related technology advances that would enhance operations.


• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.


• Perform any other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.


• 3+ years of hands‑on experience at a comparable location. All HEI Chief Engineers are working Chief's.


• Hotel experience preferred.


• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.


• Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.


• ADA related Physical Demand Section: Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, writing, at times working in cramped noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

• We have a choice of 4 prominent healthcare plans with options to meet anyone's needs and are available to you the first of the month after you start.


• We maintain an industry-leading 401K plan with a generous employer match of 4% on every 5% you contribute with no vesting period.


• We offer a robust and flexible paid time off plan available to you after only 90 days.


• For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed.


• Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.


• HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA.


• HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans.


• Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.


• Discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.