Director Of Engineering

Job Description
Director of Engineering
Fairmont Century Plaza is looking for a dynamic leader who is highly organized and capable of providing leadership, guidance and direction in achieving the hotel’s vision and mission. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the Director of Engineering will be responsible for implementing Accor engineering and work standards and overseeing the engineering department operation.
What you will be doing:

Oversee the engineering department with attention to details and follow-up to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks and projects
Maintain all equipment and systems in correct operational status including but not limited to Accor MEP standards, Fire &
Life Safety standards, Risk Management, environmental standards, expenditures and project management.
Ensure proper completion of the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems while working closely with the Rooms Division, Food &
Beverage Department, Security, purchasing and other operational departments.
Maintain all mechanical rooms inclusive of Boiler Plant, chilled water circulation, air handling units, fan coils, VAVs, motors, pumps …etc.
Prepare and control of the monthly and annual engineering department budget
Experience in yearly engineering-budget preparations and monthly forecasting of the department’s expenses
Forecast and manage the hotel energy and water usage and all the associated costs
Prepare CAPEX expenditures for the engineering department and assist all other departments in preparing their CAPEX needs
Identify issues and provide solutions, inclusive of outsourcing and managing 3rdparty companies
Identify, budget for and manage projects related to renovations and or replacements within the hotel
Run landscaping both summer and winter operations
Pool operations knowledge inclusive of water treatment
Understand water treatment for closed systems and maintains all the related logs for testing of chemicals balance and legionella control.
Work closely with the purchasing department to source the best products for the least cost
Monitoring the Hotel's Energy consumption on daily and monthly basis.
Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.
Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all engineering colleagues
Coordinate and complete all audits related to engineering and risk management
Responsible for departmental health and safety, training programs, statutory compliance
Manage the hotel emergency response team in coordination with Security and hotel management
Coordination and management of outside contractors.
Ensure hotel compliance with all City and State regulations and ordinances
Actively participate in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health &
Safety, and Environmental programs.
Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including:
general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and grounds
Set up and attend monthly departmental meetings for the engineering employees
Manage at hotel level ACCORs Energy/Sustainability Programs
Be available on an ‘on-call’ basis during off hours for emergency situations
Attend to all requests from the General Manager and Director of Operations
What is in it for you:
Discounted hotel rooms and food &
beverage rates to employees at our sister properties around the globe.
We provide learning programs through our Academies to promote growth and development so that you can perform at your full potential
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21 and WATCH
Salary:
$160,000-$190,000