Director of Engineering

Job description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Sage Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

POSITION FOCUS

Develop, implement, and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate/franchise standards, local, state, and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests, and employees, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction. The position is responsible for the short and long-term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering division.  Recommends the department's budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Develop, recommend, implement, and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts, and objectives consistent with maintaining a first-class property and management's expectations.
• Develop, implement, and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds, and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience, and satisfaction of all guests, managers, and employees, protect the asset, and maintain the property in first-class condition.
• Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
• Develop, implement, and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project,t and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
• All other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES 
One to thirty associates

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Formal Training
More than two years of post-high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering. May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information. 
• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations. 
• May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information. 
• Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas:
• General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling,                 
• Painting – prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping. Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.  
• Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions. 
• Requires management skills. 
• Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
• Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•  Ability to communicate with management and staff.
•  Ability check hotel premises.
•  Ability to communicate with management and staff.
•  Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery.  50-75% of job function.
•  Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery.  50% of job function.
•  Mobility – throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances.  Use of ladders and lifts required at times. Generally 75-80% of job function.
•  Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day. 
•  Climbing stairs up to approximately 210 steps 5% of each day.
•  Driving – limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Environment

Work inside 95% of week; outside 5% of week. Abnormal temperatures – walk-in freezers – below 32 degrees, 1% of the time.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits-
• Independence Plan for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short term disability
• Long-term disability
• Mental health resources including an Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Discount rates on Sage and Marriott hotels and Sage Restaurants

The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 annually.

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.