À propos de ce poste Corporate Chief Engineer - B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group chez Bfsaulhotels
Are you looking for a great place to work? Our team at the is searching for our new Corporate Chief Engineer. This professional is responsible to support and guide the ongoing maintenance and support the capital improvement process for all the hotels in the Hospitality Group of the B.F. Saul Company, and to directly lead the on going maintenance and capital improvement process for the Embassy Suites Dulles. This individual has a creative vision, entrepreneurial thinking, and a breadth of knowledge of a wide range of hospitality assets and building systems, and a strong background in maintaining MEP systems. He/She is process and detail driven to obtain results that exceed expectations of our guests, hotel teams and senior management. A focus on fiscal responsibility is also expected. This position is responsible for support of the engineering function at all hotels. Uses leadership and technical skills to ensure effective implementation of maintenance programming and corporate standards to maximize the efficacy of the engineering staff, and the reliability and longevity of building equipment and systems. Effective support of assigned staff to ensure achievement of overall financial results, guest satisfaction and positive team member relations.
He/She works collaboratively with the AVP, Capital Assets & Engineering and Regional Vice Presidents. They will have consistent Interaction with the hotels' engineering departments to maintain, protect and improve the properties with a focus on the company's mission statement. This individual will assist in the development of engineering departmental policies and training activities and will share responsibility with the general managers and regional operations leaders for maintenance activities at the hotels. A strong working knowledge of all components of the group's building assets, serving as a positive role model for the properties' engineering teams while representing the owner's fiduciary interests. The selected candidate will also facilitate capital improvement projects while working in a fast-paced environment, making professional recommendations that keep guest satisfaction and owner's interest in balance.
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group invites you to take your career to the next level! As a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry, our commitment to our team is in our “One Team!” values. Our integrated approach in obtaining top talent ensures key players who are committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels, have a sound understanding of the industry, and possess significant attributes to enhance our culture. Joining our team says you are committed to guest satisfaction and promise to uphold the highest level of integrity.
Specific Responsibilities:
Facilities Management Responsibilities - Manage proper and long-term maintenance of the hotels and assets therein through the following:
- Recruitment
- Hiring and Orientation
- Training and Certification
- Performance Appraisal and Communication -- Work with General Managers to conduct performance evaluations for Chief Engineers and engineering staff
- Administration of Company Policies and Procedures
- Lead the Safety/Quality Team process, follow-through on strategies, training and actions. Proactively address liability and loss prevention opportunities. Ensure completion of monthly safety and security committee meetings. Respond quickly and thoroughly to loss prevention issues raised during franchise, company and insurance inspections.
- Fully implement on-property emergency preparedness training and procedures.
- Participate in special assignments as necessary.
- Review social media, franchise measurement and other forms of guest feedback regularly to detect negative trends in building and or renovation related issues. Utilize this feedback to guide future decisions and/or investment needs.
- Write accurate scopes of work including specifications for each project. When necessary hire and manage third party consultants to provide appropriate and guided specifications and plans.
- Collaborate with property and regional management teams, solicit and analyze competitive proposals. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services and labor, for facility-related projects, and make recommendations to senior management for approval as necessary, based on the company's capital expense approval process.
- Coordinate work according to established project schedules and business demands at the hotels Lead project update meetings and include all appropriate stakeholders.
- Identify and rectify through established policies, potential or existing conditions relating to life safety, legal or physical deficiencies at the properties when conducting onsite visits.
- Ensure that assigned capital projects are completed on time and within budget in cooperation with the design and construction group or third parties. This function has wide-ranging implications, as the manager must be able to work with a variety of internal and external advisors.
- Participate in special projects that may include evaluation (due diligence) of properties for acquisitions or dispositions among other recurring and non-recurring events.
- Initiate, execute and manage purchase orders and contracts to contractors in accordance with scopes of work and established standards for each project. Maintain files for order correspondence, specifications and drawings as required. Review for accuracy.
- Consult with the Corporate Food and Beverage Director and operational management team as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with the Hotel Performance Support Team, specifically the Director of Procurement and Cost Management, on purchasing and procurement needs that overlap into operations. Utilize purchasing programs already in place such as HSM, Grainger, and others to maximize the group's purchasing power.
- Manage assigned facility-related emergency capital expenses or major repair work.
- Identify self-development initiatives and training needs to enhance product knowledge, performance and leadership skills.
- Interact with Chief Engineers, General Managers and other operational management team members as required to assist them with enhancement of their knowledge.
Capital Investment Responsibilities -- Collaborate with the AVP, Capital Assets & Engineering to develop and manage the annual capital maintenance budgets for assigned hotels. The ongoing process includes:
Product Knowledge and Training - Working in tandem with the Operations Management team, recommend relevant training opportunities and implement them, where appropriate:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Experience:
Physical Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds consistently throughout shift.
