Chief Engineer (Orlando)

Purpose of the Role:

Orlando Vitality Hotel is hiring for a Chief Engineer to lead our maintenance team. This a leadership level role will be traveling from property to property to support hotel openings to help staff kick off their opening and oversee several regional properties. The position has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. Accountable for supporting and starting the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. Works with Executive Engineer to implement strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and associates while maximizing financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Temporarily leads the emergency response team for all facility issues. 

In this role you will be responsible for overall efficient operation of the department while meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. You will lead the department in supplying services to support the entire regional operation that will maintain building, grounds and equipment in optimal condition.  

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal regulations 
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications are current 
• Manages physical locations including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems by the brand’s Standard Operating Procedures 
• Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., firefighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems). Ensures the safety crew has a complete understanding of all procedures, equipment, and alarms 
• Manages and controls heat, light, and power. 
• Administers service contracts to support building needs 
• Resolves guest problems and complaints and ensures hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently 
• Oversees execution of long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans 
• Supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines 
• Periodic travel to and overseeing of regional properties 

Administrative: 

• Develops and manages Engineering budget and reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget; and works with the engineering leadership team to highlight any areas of concern 
• Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, groundskeeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.) Addresses potential areas of concern and proactively proposes solutions to management 
• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the brand’s business and leadership strategy 
• Hires, develops, engages and manages a team of talent and ensures all employees are treated fairly and equitably 
• Utilizes associate feedback and maintains an “open door” policy to identify and address employee problems or concerns promptly. Partners with Human Resources as necessary 
• Ensures that regular on-going communication takes place throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily operations activities, set expectations, and creates awareness of business objectives and departmental goals to produce desired results 

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Experience managing and in-depth working knowledge of all aspects of building systems and operations, contractual maintenance, construction and related services, and local laws and building codes pertaining to building operations and safety 
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization 
• Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred 
• Proven ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead employees, experience with HR processes as they relate to direct reports (e.g., performance management, development, coaching, feedback, etc.) 
• Proven ability to be self-reliant, a good problem solver and results oriented 
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate 
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker 
• Certifications: Level 3 EPA Certification, Fire Safety, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter preferred 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  
 
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.  Ability to speak and hear. Close and distance vision. Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Continually works in normal office conditions and in close proximity to others. Additional physical, visual requirements and working conditions may include but are not limited to: 

•       Must be able to work nights as needed  
•         Identify and distinguish colors  
•         May work outdoor or in difficult weather conditions  
•         Stand for long periods of time  
•         Walk extended distances  
•         Lift/carry 25-100 lbs.  
•         Kneel and/or stoop repeatedly  
•        May come in contact with fumes or airborne particles  
•      May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field required 
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in hotel engineering role; or a 2-year college degree and 5 or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 5 years of related experience 
• 7 years related management experience 
• Active working knowledge of regulatory federal, state and local compliance 
• Minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of hotel building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems. 
•  Professional certification and license if required by law 

*Please note, due to the requirements of this position, responses may automatically disqualify you from moving forward in the application process. Please review minimum qualifications thoroughly before applying.  

Behavioral Competencies: 

• Attention to Detail 
• Independent Self-Starter 
• Highly Organized 
• Critical Thinker 
• Problem Solver 
• Excellent Communicator 
• Ability to Prioritize 
• Team Work & Collaboration 
• Multi-Tasker with Strong Sense of Urgency 

Schedule / Travel Requirements:

Able to work in person on-site at location