Director of Engineering

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Hawaii; On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport in Renton, WA seeks a Director of Engineering to lead maintenance, safety and capital projects. The role reports to the hotel General Manager and oversees exterior, guest room equipment, safety programs and vendor relations.

Responsibilities include budget planning, contract management, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with codes. This senior position requires extensive facility management experience and strong English communication

Qualifications

• Must interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• 6+ years progressive hotel or building management experience.
• Opening hotel pre-opening experience preferred.
• Service oriented style with professional presentation skills.
• At least 6 years in a senior facility management role.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Confer with supervisory personnel and design professionals to discuss work procedures and issues.
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities related to maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Prepare budget estimates and cost tracking reports; develop quality control programs.
• Inspect projects to ensure compliance with building and safety codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with building code and zoning officials when required.
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff and management.
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Contract Negotiation

Safety & Compliance

Team Coaching

Education

Engineering degree

Facility management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off."

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The Director of Engineering must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include: maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties include:

Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects

Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer

Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems

Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports

Develop and implement quality control programs

Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations

Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required

Experience in managing utility systems

Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred

Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

The Salary for this position is $100,000 - 145,000.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• At least 6 years experience in a senior role within facility management
• Proven leadership skills
• Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport | Renton , WA , US