Chief Engineer- Projects
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About the Role
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai seeks a Chief Engineer – Projects to lead multi-phase re-positioning and enhancement works. This project management-heavy role oversees inspections, evaluations, asset management, and contractor coordination for 1608 guest rooms and public areas.
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Responsibilities
- Orchestrate comprehensive, multi phase re positioning and enhancement works of the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai.
- Manage all aspects of project management daily to ensure hotel facilities and systems operate properly.
- Direct the project team to cover inspections, evaluations, asset management and physical condition of all work areas occupied by contractors and consultants.
- Actively support the Director of Engineering in efforts to improve project delivery quality and guest/employee satisfaction.
- Overlook contract documents and review them.
- Drive and execute projects identifying potential bottlenecks in logistics and operational activities before they become an issue.
- Help ensure necessary permits and licenses for building and physical plant are obtained and kept current.
- Ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.
- Ensure all employees have the proper supplies, equipment, uniforms and PPE.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Projects with a minimum of 3 years in the UAE
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Project Management / Civil engineering/ Technical Field
- Strong project management skills and leadership
- Strong customer focus/perspective and relationship skills
- Demonstrated skills in effective budget and scheduling management
- Be able to interpret drawings from all trades
- DWG and CAD proficient
- Excellent administrative skills
- Rigorous engineering standards to coordinate MEP, Civil engineering, HVAC and asset lifecycle management
- Strong design management with capabilities in spatial planning, material selection and aesthetic quality control
- Understands and coordinates government approvals as well as Fire Life and Safety rules and regulations
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Job Summary
- The Chief Engineer – Projects is a project management heavy leadership role engineered to orchestrate the comprehensive, multi phase re positioning and enhancement works of the iconic JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai.
- Responsible to manage all aspects of project management daily, to ensure that hotel facilities and systems operate properly.
- Project guardian who understands luxury across 1608 guest rooms and suites, premium executive lounges, signature dining venues and high traffic public areas.
- Directs the project team to cover inspections, evaluations, asset management and physical condition of all work areas being occupied by contractors and consultants.
- Actively supports the Director of Engineering in efforts to improve the quality of project delivery, as well as guest and employee satisfaction.
Candidate Profile Education And Experience
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Projects with a minimum of 3 years in the UAE.
- Degree or Higher Diploma in Project Management / Civil engineering/ Technical Field
Scope and Position
- Strong project management skills and leadership.
- Strong customer focus/perspective and relationship skills.
- Strong commitment for team success.
- Demonstrated skills in effective budget and scheduling management.
- Overlook contract documents and review them.
- Be able to interpret drawings from all trades
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- DWG and CAD proficient
- Excellent administrative skills
Core Competencies
- Rigorous engineering standards to coordinate MEP, Civil engineering, HVAC and asset lifecycle management.
- Strong design management with capabilities in spatial planning, material selection and aesthetic quality control.
- Guardian of the project design incorporating commercial stewardship, contractual oversite and risk mitigation.
- Understands and coordinates government approvals as well as Fire Life and Safety rules and regulations.
- Drives and executes projects identifying potential bottlenecks in logistics and operational activities before they become an issue
Management Competencies
- Adaptability – Develops strategies and identifies resources to improve project delivery; communicates the need for change in a positive way that encourages commitment.
- Communication Actively listens and uses appropriate communication styles to deliver complex information in a clear concise way. Ideally the candidate is capable to speak additional languages best suited to this region.
- Problem Solving and Decision Making Models and sets expectations for solving complex problems, collecting and comparing information to evaluate alternatives, considering their potential impact before making decisions, involving others to gain agreement and support, and guiding others to implement
- Consultant Relationships Develops and sustains relationships based on an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s service standards.
- Client Relationships Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
- Global Mindset Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potentia
Maintaining Engineering Standards
- Helps ensure necessary permits and licenses for building and physical plant are obtained and kept current
- Helps ensure regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards
- Ensures compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards and procedures.
- Ensures all employees have the proper supplies, equipment, uniforms and PPE.
About Marriott International
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
- JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio with over 100 properties worldwide.
- JW believes associates come first; if you’re happy, our guests will be happy.
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