Veterans Preferred - Director of Engineering

Company: Hyatt
Location: New York
Posted on: March 6, 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 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
  
  
  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.
  
  This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.
  
  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  
  Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the board-from whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
  
  Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
  
  Who You Are
  
  As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and seek various opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
  Qualifications:
  
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, 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
  • Previous experience leading in a union environment strongly 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
    Compensation
    
    The anticipated compensation range is $106,800 - $165,600 annually. The annual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.
    
    We're proud to offer exceptional benefits which include:
    
    --- Medical, Dental, & Health Benefits
    
    --- Vacation Days
    
    --- 401K Retirement Savings Program
    
    --- Discounted & Complementary hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
    
    --- Tuition Reimbursement
    
    --- Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and other local discount
    
    --- A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
    
    We welcome you:
    
    Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

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