Strategic Hotel Engineering Leader

Thompson Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) plan / College Saving Plan / ES

Paid time off incl. vacation, holidays

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption Assistance

Discounted and complimentary rooms at修

Free colleague meals during shifts

Well-being & educational assistance

And many more!

Job summary

Thompson Austin seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance division, oversee safety programs, and manage capital projects. You will report to the hotel General Manager and interact with Senior and Corporate leadership.

The role requires extensive hotel/building management experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. The position offers growth within a luxury Thompson property and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
• 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
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Customer Service

Budgeting

Education

Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred

Job description

Thompson Austin seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the maintenance division, oversee safety programs, and manage capital projects. You will report to the hotel General Manager and interact with Senior and Corporate leadership.

The role requires extensive hotel/building management experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. The position offers growth within a luxury Thompson property and collaboration with cross-functional teams.