Chief Engineer

 Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a full-service engineering and property operations function at a 361-suite property.

This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can think quickly—and act even faster—and is passionate about driving operational excellence across all aspects of the physical plant.

As Chief Engineer, you will lead the Engineering and Facilities team, overseeing all building systems, capital projects, and the preventative maintenance program while ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for both guests and team members.

What will I be doing?

As Chief Engineer,  you would be responsible for directing and overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility to protect the well-being of all guests and team members in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Direct and oversee the functionality and safety of the facility, including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state and local regulations
• Conduct facility inspections
• Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system Direct, oversee and maintain required documentation for energy management and conservation and preventive maintenance programs
• Lead, manage and communicate information about capital projects and property rehabilitations, including, but not limited to, scheduling, budgeting and complying with contractor bidding standard
• Direct daily department operations including, but not limited to, guest service standards and initiatives, product quality, inventory management and cost controls, systems use and management, budgeting and forecasting, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
• Recruit, interview and train team members

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