Director of Engineering

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Reston (VA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Reston, VA is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee the hotel’s maintenance operations and lead a team to ensure safety, reliability and exceptional guest experiences. The role reports to the General Manager and involves collaboration with senior leadership.

The position requires strong vendor management, budgeting, and operational leadership, with experience across HVAC, carpentry, electrical systems and safety procedures.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of progressive hotel or building management experience, typically with Hyatt
• Senior role within facility management experience
• Hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented with professional presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Aufgaben

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials for construction projects
• Coordinate with owners, contractors and design professionals on work procedures and issues
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients
• Plan and direct maintenance of structures, facilities and systems
• Prepare budget estimates and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect projects for compliance with codes and regulations
• Liaise with building code officials and community design committees as needed
• Manage utility systems and oversee equipment purchasing
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Coach employees to Hyatt service standards

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting

Facilities management

MS Word

MS Excel

Ausbildung

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

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 Executive 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 engineer 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
• Opening Properties: 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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of 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