Veterans Preferred - Director of Engineering

Company: Hyatt
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -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 property's Leadership 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
  
• 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
  
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and Department Heads to address issues
• Strategize with to various stakeholders, including ownership, to safeguard facility and equipment health and plan for appropriate capital expenditures
• Train, Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
  
  
  Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.
  
  The salary range for this position is $106,800 to $165,600. This is the pay range for this position that Andaz San Diego reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.
  
  Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  Qualifications:
  
  • 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed

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