Director of Engineering Services

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and operate, in an economic, legal and safe manner, all R&M & Utility expenses.
• Managing Birchstreet for all R&M expenses, participate in all month-end financial process and forecasting.
• Supervise a comprehensive maintenance and preventative maintenance program for public spaces, guestrooms and equipment. All work request and preventive maintenance to be managed in Synergy.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain general conditions and adhere to safety, health standards and legal requirements set forth by hotel policy.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and discipline engineering associates in coordination with the Director of Associate Services.
• Recommend capital budget projects, obtain bids, and oversee contractors for project execution. Manage special permits and licenses as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of work by external vendors and contractors.
• Maintain own and resort’s special permits and licenses as required by local, state and federal authorities.
• Control schedules, staffing, and payroll for the Engineering team. Maintain personnel records, utility logs, and engineering records.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Responsible for scheduling and facilitating monthly department meetings.
• Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
• Attend all company required training.
• Champion the Omni / Power of One / Power of Engagement culture.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ hospitality Engineering experience required or in a similar field.
• Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing is preferred. CPO and EPA certifications are required. If currently do not possess, it will be required to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and all life safety systems pertinent to hotel operations.
• Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment, pool pumps and filtration systems.
• Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire codes and fire protection.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. Must possess effective teamwork and guest relations.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action
• Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed, according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms.
• Possess Relevant industry certifications and licenses as required by local authorities.

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate to heavy weight without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Responds quickly to sounds. Moves safely over uneven terrain. Identify and respond to dangerous situations. Safely climb ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weight. Wear personal protective equipment when required.
• Working Environment:
• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.