Director of Engineering

Hyatt • Houston, TX • 1h ago

Description:

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage.

Duties include:

Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects

Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer

Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems

Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports

Develop and implement quality control programs

Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations

Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required

Experience in managing utility systems

Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred

Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds

6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)

With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred

Service oriented style with professional presentations skills

At least 6 years experience in a senior role within facility management

Proven leadership skills

Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred

Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston

Organization: Thompson Houston

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Engineering/Facility Maintenance

Req ID: HOU003782

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

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