Marriott Austin South - Director Engineering

Aimbridge Hospitality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Austin Marriott South is seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee the property's facilities maintenance, ensuring efficient operation, maintenance, service and repair of all equipment. Lead the Maintenance team and drive policy development and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience in a hotel or related environment, plus strong leadership, financial acumen and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in a related role, including prior management.
• Hotel or related industry experience required; trade license preferred.
• Strong leadership and maintenance management skills.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures for maintenance requests and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities maintenance operations for the property.
• Direct and supervise Maintenance staff.
• Ensure efficient operation, maintenance, service and repair of equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with guests and staff, manage budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership & Supervision

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving & Decision Making

Communication Skills

Financial Acumen

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Experience in hotel/related field

Job description

Join Our Team as a Director of Engineering!

TheDirectorofEngineeringisresponsibleforoverseeingtheproperty'sfacilitiesmaintenancefunction,ensuringtheefficientoperation,maintenance,service,andrepairofallequipment.The Director of Engineering is a skilled leader with technical expertise in engineering and maintenance.

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• LeadershipandSupervision:Direct and supervise the Maintenance staff, overseeing the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• TechnicalExpertise: Apply extensive experience in engineering, maintenance and related fields to ensure efficient operations.
• Problem-SolvingandDecision Making: Evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately, handling problems effectively in high-pressure situations.
• CommunicationSkills:Convey information and ideas clearly and effectively listen to and understand issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• FinancialAcumen: Work with and understand financial information and data, including basic arithmetic functions to support maintenance operations.
• ProjectManagement:Develop and implement policies and procedures for maintenance requests, schedule maintenance and ensure compliance with regulations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor'sdegreeandatleast5yearsofexperienceinarelatedfield,includingpriormanagementexperience.
• Experienceinahotelorrelatedfieldisrequired,withatradelicensepreferred.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Austin Marriott South offers an array of amenities to satisfy business and leisure travelers. With Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the east and vibrant downtown destinations to the north, it's easy to access everything this city has to offer. After an action-packed day of meetings or sightseeing, guests can unwind in a comfortable room or suite with plush bedding, high-speed internet access and a flat-panel TV with premium cable channels. When hunger strikes, we invite our guests to stop by Limestone Kitchen Restaurant & Bar, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Catering to professional and social events, our hotel offers special group rates in addition to 18,626 square feet of versatile space across 16 meeting rooms. Our professional team can help plan memorable weddings, business gatherings and corporate celebrations.