Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality Group

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sage bonus plan

Unlimited PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid FMLA leave

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee the engineering division for Indigo Raleigh. You will develop and implement emergency programs, manage the budget, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards to protect guests and associates.

You will lead a team, supervise maintenance, plan capital expenditures, and coordinate vendor contracts while driving energy conservation and high service levels across the property.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and hotel operations.
Ability to integrate engineering data with hotel management needs.
Experience managing budgets and capital expenditures.
Strong leadership and communication to supervise the team.
Proficient in safety, codes, and regulatory compliance.
Analytical skills for problem solving and decision making.

Responsibilities

Oversee the engineering division's daily operations and long-term planning.
Develop and manage the department budget and capital expenditures.
Lead maintenance programs and negotiate contracts with vendors.
Direct Emergency Programs, trainings and compliance inspections.
Drive energy conservation initiatives and cost reduction.
Coordinate renovations and oversee general contractor activities.

Skills

Building management

Engineering

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Post high school education

Job description

Why us?

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Director of Engineering to join us at the upcoming Indigo Raleigh in North Carolina !

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Develop, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate/franchise standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and employees, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction. Position is responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering division. Recommends the department's budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations.
Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition.
Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering. May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.
May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas:
General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling,
painting – prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping. Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
Requires management skills.
Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate with management and staff.
Ability check hotel premises.
Ability to communicate with management and staff.
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery. 50-75% of job function.
Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery. 50% of job function.
Mobility - throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times. Generally 75-80% of job function.
Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.
Climbing stairs up to approximately 210 steps 5% of each day.
Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.