Director of Engineering

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the Engineering department and support all hotel departments. This role focuses on driving guest satisfaction by ensuring maintenance of facilities and safety. Candidates should have 5 years of engineering experience and a commitment to fostering team development.

The ideal candidate will be strategic, yet hands-on, with responsibilities including budget management and implementing a strong preventive maintenance program essential for hotel operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area.
• 2 years’ experience as a supervisor/manager in engineering.
• Basic computer skills and experience with spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand training compliance for staff within the first 30 days.
• Develop employee recognition programs within the first 60 days.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs within the first 90 days.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Engineering or related major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hotel information systems

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring for Director of Engineering to support their Engineering department, as well as all other departments of the hotel. The ultimate mission of this role will be to lead the Engineering team to drive guest satisfaction by exceeding their expectations. Responsible for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.

Positioned as one of the key room division leaders, this is a phenomenal opportunity to:

• To be in a leadership role as well as in the trenches to be a hands-on and deliverer of a quality product and experience and
• Be a key member of the Leadership team liaising with all department heads across the hotel

A strong predictor of success for the Director of Engineering will be:

• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively manage the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation
• Develop cohesion with direct reports and maximize productivity amongst the engineering team by providing continuous opportunities for career development

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure brand training compliance for you and your staff within the first 30 days
• Develop a program to increase employee recognition within the first 60 days
• Develop and implement a successful full facility preventive maintenance program within the first 90 days
• Assess and communicate any critical facility needs within the first 30 days
• Establish relationships with all existing vendor and propose any changes within the first 60 days

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 5 years’ experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area
• 2 years’ experience as a supervisor/manager in engineering
• Basic Computer skills required to include processing emails, basic spreadsheet manipulation and database/systems navigation
• Verifiable technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing
• Strong cultural fit. Passion, drive and results-orientation is essential to success at Crestline. We live our values daily

Preferred Skills And/or Education

• Hotel Brand experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, and Word primarily
• Basic computer skills needed. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience with hotel information systems preferred
• Highly desirable 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.