Dir-Engineering

Role Overview

Education and Experience

• One qualification path is a high school diploma or GED, six years of engineering and maintenance or related experience, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.
• An alternative qualification path is a two-year degree in building and construction, engineering, mechanics, or a related major, four years of relevant experience, and technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Engineering Operations

• Manage the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems.
• Administer service contracts and support property needs.
• Develop engineering operating strategies aligned with property and brand business objectives.
• Oversee long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.
• Supervise construction to complete projects on time and within budget guidelines.
• Manage heat, light, power, water consumption, tools, equipment, vendors, and service agreements.

Standards and Life Safety

• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
• Maintain fire-fighting equipment, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and other property life safety systems.
• Ensure building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications remain current.
• Ensure the fire crew understands facility procedures, equipment, and alarms.
• Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.

Financial and People Management

• Develop and manage the engineering budget and monitor performance against budget.
• Review operating statements, budget worksheets, payroll progress reports, and period-end P&L critiques.
• Manage controllable expenses and participate in capital expenditure planning.
• Coach and support engineering leaders and communicate departmental goals.
• Support fair employee treatment, feedback, recognition, and resolution of workplace concerns.

Workplace and Schedule

• The position is based at Diriyah Gate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The role is full time and is not remote.
• The work requires responsibility for a hotel's physical plant, facilities, and emergency response operations.