Engineering Manager

Job Description Summary

The Chief Engineer (CE) is part of the onsite leadership of building, equipment and grounds condition of the hotel reporting to the Director of Engineering & Security. This position will help lead and/or perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hotel. The CE is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized maintenance shop and for the security of the hotel inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The CE’s  focus on guest and associate satisfaction, expense control and product quality and will lead to their contribution to the overall goals of the hotel. This position will also help oversee Security.

Job Description

Job Description

Operational/Functional:

• Maintain, coordinate and monitor preventive maintenance programs of all building equipment and guest rooms
• Assist Director of Engineering (DOE) with all aspects of Capital Improvement Projects including budgeting, forecasting, bidding and selection of potential contractors.  Approver of Project Approval Requests for assigned properties
• Assists DOE with all Emergency procedures and preparedness.
• Follow up on projects and assignments, coordinated with DOE
• Audit and inspect assigned facilities as needed, in coordination with Operations management
• Manage third party vendors and national account partners, as required, setting clear expectations and accountability
• Foster clear communications with key stakeholders and management of assigned properties 

Strategy and Planning:

• Develop, recommend and direct the operation, policies, procedures, plans and programs of the Engineering Department
• Proactively track Capital & Operations projects, asset inventory, and contracts
• Participate in Standard Operating Procedures development and rollout
• Review potential new systems, equipment, and programs and recommend for use to senior management and business unit partners
• Actively participate and represent the Engineering team in renovation projects and conversions of new properties up to and including punch walks before inventory is turned over to the operations team

Financial Management:

• Analyze accounting records and data for operating costs and variance reports.
• Use approved contracts for services.
• Identify opportunities to improve the overall bottom line of Property, Operations and Maintenance expenditures

Managing your Team

• Interview, train and coach all staff.
• Ensure team members receive proper training applicable to their position and career aspirations and in accordance with company policy and/or local laws
• Responsible for monitoring, measuring, and recognizing performance of team members who directly report to the role and indirect reports
• Support, comply with and promote company initiatives, policies and guidelines.
• Handle employee issues in a professional and timely manner
• Ensure all training is in compliance with federal, state and company guidelines
• Understand and work with union CBA

Leading with Passion

• Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners
• Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate office
• Capable of influencing employees to perform to their highest standard and establishing a trusting environment to enrich the culture
• Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company as a whole
• Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect
• Inspire your team to embrace and demonstrate our values and GUEST People Standards

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competence.

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training acceptable based on work experience, minimum of 5 years direct experience in the maintenance of mechanical, life/safety, electrical and plumbing operations of hotels or commercial buildings, and 2 years supervisory experience.
• A strong background in facilities systems and preventative maintenance programs across typical building disciplines (i.e. HVAC, roofs, electrical, plumbing, etc.), as well as building management systems, is expected.
• Track record of delivering exceptional support to colleagues, clients, customers and/or guests
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments, and enforce hotel’s standard policies, procedures, and programs
• An ability to respond quickly and develop solutions for common inquiries, complaints, and urgent issues, and deal with a wide variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to clearly present action plans and updates to senior management and ownership representatives on key projects and urgent matters
• Experience in working with and managing third party vendors, establishing partnerships as needed, and setting clear expectations and accountability
• Working knowledge of life/safety systems, plumbing codes, electrical codes, national/local fire codes, local mechanical codes, water treatment program, blueprints/schematics.
• Demonstrable expertise in analysis and action taking
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Union experience preferred.
• CPO a plus
• Reading blueprints a plus

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.