Director of Engineering

Hyatt Vacation Ownership; Carmel-by-the-Sea (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Hyatt Vacation Ownership in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA seeks an experienced Engineering Operations Manager. The role oversees engineering operations, budgets, and compliance across the property, leading a team to optimize performance. Driving is required for this position; screening will be required.

Relocation assistance is available. The incumbent will manage the physical plant, life-safety systems, and service contracts, aligning departmental goals with the property's business strategy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years in engineering/maintenance or related area.
• Alternative: 2-year degree with 4 years in engineering/maintenance and related training.

Responsibilities

• Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets
• Works with leadership to compare performance against budget and raise concerns
• Manages the physical plant including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems
• Administers service contracts for property needs
• Ensures life-safety systems and compliance with regulations
• Coaches engineering leadership to manage controllable expenses
• Develops and manages engineering budget and long-term maintenance plans
• Reviews financial reports to assess budget performance
• Communicates goals to produce desired results
• Supervises construction to ensure timely completion within budget
• Maintains engineering standards and licenses
• Manages controllable expenses and capital expenditure goals
• Participates in payroll and budgeting processes

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Operations coordination

Facilities management

Education

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience

2-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics; 4 years experience

Job description

Pay Range: $120,000-$140,000 + Bonus Eligible

This is an exempt position and will be paid on a salaried basis in accordance with state and federal law.

Driving is required for this position; screening will be required.

Relocation Assistance is Available.

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 (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/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 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., firefighting 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, 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.

Hyatt Vacation Ownership is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.