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Director of Engineering

W Hotels
Doha, QAT
Full Time
Director
Onsite
1 months ago
Property MaintenanceBudget ManagementPreventative MaintenanceEnergy ConservationHVAC RElectrical Systems
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Job Summary

  • Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. Position has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.
  • Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation.
  • Develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance.
  • Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Education And Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC R/Electrical/Plumbing.
  • OR 2 year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC R/Electrical/Plumbing.

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

  • Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.
  • Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Administers service contracts to support property needs.
  • Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
  • Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses.
  • Manages and controls heat, light and power.
  • Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
  • Develops and manages Engineering budget.
  • Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.
  • Oversees execution of long term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans.
  • Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
  • Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.

Maintaining Engineering Standards

  • Ensures compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
  • Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
  • Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

Managing Profitability

  • Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.
  • Monitors and manages the payroll function.
  • Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
  • Participates in the development of department's capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.
  • Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
  • Prepares weekly and period end P&L critiques.
  • Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
  • Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as, heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

  • Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
  • Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
  • Utilizes employee feedback and an “open door” policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
  • Resolves guest problems and complaints.
  • Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.
  • Ensures that regular on going communication takes place throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily operations activities, set expectations and create awareness of business objectives.

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