Engineering Supervisor

HEI Hotels & Resorts; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits

Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

Holiday programs

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Hotel Room Discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Engineering Manager for The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection near Houston. You will lead building systems maintenance, safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with brand standards to ensure a superior guest experience.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in hotel engineering with strong leadership and budgeting skills, and the ability to supervise diverse trades and teams across the property.

Qualifications

• Vocational schooling or certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, budgeting and safety programs.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Flexibility to handle diverse trades and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is unavailable.
• Understand all building systems including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, IT, kitchen and more.
• Follow preventive maintenance procedures for guestrooms and public areas.
• Maintain departmental budgeting and stock control.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and discipline engineering staff as needed.
• Supervise, train, and assign tasks to engineering team.
• Maintain safe, energy-efficient engineering spaces and records.
• Tour the property daily to identify needed actions.
• Advise on Life Safety and brand procedures and training.
• Maintain basic accounting and PC proficiency.
• Stay calm under pressure and demonstrate leadership.
• Attend scheduled shifts consistently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Drywalling

Painting

Roofing

Landscaping

Leadership

Communication

Budget forecasting

Life Safety Systems

Education

Vocational training

Military training

Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection is the perfect retreat in the Houston Area, and only 2 miles away from The Woodlands Waterway. The resort is celebrating 50 years along with The Woodlands township. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume control of the Engineering Department when the Chief Engineer is not available.

• Understand all building related systems and equipment - Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Life Safety, IT, HVACandR, Kitchen, Laundry, Pool, etc.

• Follow company preventative maintenance procedures and guidelines for guestrooms, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, and building envelop, etc.

• Maintain engineering related check book accounting procedures to ensure department operates with-in budgeted guidelines while maintaining required stock of supplies and materials.

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.

• Effectively supervise, train, and assign tasks to and follow-up with engineering staff to ensure maximum productivity.

• Understand the engineering records and filing system to support RandM Budget, PM Programs, Capital Budget, Capital Projects, Life Safety Systems and Inspections, etc.

• Monitor and maintain all Engineering Spaces in a safe, clean, organized, energy efficient manner.

• Tour hotel complex daily identifying items requiring engineering, housekeeping or other departmental actions.

• Considered the property expert on all Life Safety related items, trains all managers in these areas.

• Understand all Brands related issues and procedures; as well as all Brand related GSS, GSI, AYS, DTS problem tracking procedures and is working to correct them.

• Basic understanding of elementary accounting procedures.

• Basic understanding of PC operation and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and internet use.

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, seen as a strong leadership throughout the hotel.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping with or without reasonable accommodation.

• ADA related Physical Demand Section: Frequent walking, climbing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, smiling, writing, at times working in cramped noisy locations susceptible to extreme hot and cold temperatures with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.