Chief Engineer - Franchised - Military Veterans

Job Number 24180558
Job Category Engineering & Facilities
Location JW Marriott Reston Station, 1900 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, Virginia, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Crescent Hotels & Resorts. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

As Director of Engineering, you will empower your team to achieve exceptional standards, and develop preventative maintenance and resource management programs that ensure a safe and welcoming Resort for Members/Guest and Visitors. The Director of Engineering has overall responsibility for building and plant maintenance and protection, Guest and Associate satisfaction and financial performance of the department. 

Nestled overlooking Reston Row in Reston, VA, this upcoming complex is set to redefine luxury hospitality with its 26-story hotel boasting 250 guest rooms, 15,000 square feet of meeting space, two distinctive restaurants, and a plethora of amenities.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!  

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need.  We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.  

We are committed to providing you with: 

Highly competitive wages 
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members 
401K matching program for eligible associates 
Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you 
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members 

Essential Job Functions:

-Direct all maintenance operations for the hotel including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, meetings spaces, restaurant, kitchens and equipment
-Supervise staff including hiring, termination, discipline, development and evaluations
-Lead and manage the day to day activities of the Maintenance department and ensure all standards are followed
-Oversee ongoing maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance in the Resort with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels
-Co-ordinate renovation and capital projects, managing outside contractors as required
-Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget, monitor of the Budget on a monthly basis; complete P&L responsibility for the department and assist in the preparation of the capital plan
-Establish and fine tune a complete preventive maintenance program for Guest Rooms and equipment. Incorporation of the program into a facilities management software package, which tracks the work order system and scheduled maintenance needs
-Follow purchasing procedures for all inventory needs and maintain the required physical inventory pursuant to the maintenance program and unanticipated emergencies
-Ensure the Resort complies with all government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programs
-Review ongoing service contracts ensuring superior performance and competitive pricing
-Monitoring energy and water management programs to ensure cost effective use of utilities
-Balance operational, administrative and Members/Guest needs
-Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

-4 years of experience as a Director of Engineering is required
-Prior hotel experience is highly preferred
-A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred
-Must have a valid Driver's License
-Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
-Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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