Director of Engineering

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.
• 2‑year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.

Core Work Activities

• Work with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlight areas of concern to leadership.
• Manage the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administer service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensure fire crew has a complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
• Coach and support engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds‑keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.).
• Manage and control heat, light and power.
• Develop an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Develop and manage Engineering budget.
• Ensure integration of departmental goals in game plans.
• Oversee execution of long‑term preventative maintenance and 10‑year asset protection plans.
• Review financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.
• Address potential areas of concern and propose solutions to owners proactively.
• Communicate a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supervise construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain Engineering Standards: Ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
• Maintain property life safety systems (e.g., firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
• Ensure building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
• Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Managing Profitability: Manage areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.
• Monitor and manage the payroll function.
• Manage department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Participate in the development of department's capital expenditure goals; manage projects as needed.
• Participate in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Prepare weekly and period‑end P&L critiques.
• Understand the impact of department's operation on overall property financial goals; educate staff on details as appropriate.
• Review and manage controllable expenses such as heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds‑keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, etc.
• Conducting Human Resources Activities: Ensure employees are treated fairly anditably.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Utilize employee feedback and an "open door" policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Celebrate successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
• Resolve guest problems and complaints.
• Bring issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensure regular ongoing communication takes place throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily operations activities, set expectations and create awareness of business objectives.

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This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third‑party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.

Standard Hotel and Residences, Mexico City | Mexico City , DIF , MX

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