Director of Engineering - Luxury Hotel Facilities Leader

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hyatt Thompson Austin hotel seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance department and ensure the building, equipment, and safety programs are operating to Hyatt standards. This highly visible role reports to the hotel General Manager and partners with Corporate Maintenance on capital projects.

You will manage exterior, guest room systems, safety inspections, vendor relations, and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience
• 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 high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, and ability to improve the bottom line
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Champions safety and sanitation standards
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures

Responsibilities

• 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 colleagues to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Safety & sanitation

Staff coaching

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Hyatt Thompson Austin hotel seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance department and ensure the building, equipment, and safety programs are operating to Hyatt standards. This highly visible role reports to the hotel General Manager and partners with Corporate Maintenance on capital projects.

You will manage exterior, guest room systems, safety inspections, vendor relations, and emergencies.