Director of Engineering

Highgate Hotels
New York, NY
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the safe and profitable operation of the hotel, overseeing all administrative, financial, and operating aspects of the engineering division. The role involves supervising and training engineering staff, creating and adhering to annual budgets, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws. The Director of Engineering will also be responsible for developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs, ensuring the hotel's equipment and systems are properly maintained, and handling emergency situations. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

What You Will Do

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for supervising and training engineering staff, creating and adhering to annual budgets, developing financial forecasts, and participating in monthly profit/loss review meetings. They will also be responsible for creating and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds, and other assets, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and handling emergency situations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. You will also need to be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary. Additionally, you will need to be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Stationary Engineer's license if required by local code
  • HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance skills required

Benefits

  • Minimum USD $100,000.00/Yr.
  • Maximum USD $110,000.00/Yr.
  • Yearly compensation
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