Chief Engineer

Overview: 

The Chief Engineer directs all aspects of engineering operations including emergency programs, energy management, asset protection, preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment, structures, and grounds.  Directs the Engineering staff, accounting/budgeting, asset protection, inventory control and human resources.  The Chief Engineer directs all operations in alignment with the direction of the General Manager, Company, brand standards and local, state, and national regulations.  Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial goals, short- and long-term planning and day-to-day operations. Recommends the Engineering budget, business plan, capital expenditures and manages within approved plans and objectives. 

Duties(not limited to):  

• Directs all facets of Engineering. Keep abreast of brand standards and the competition's products and strengths to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Use business/management knowledge, applications in the industry, and experiences to provide leadership, both internally and externally, to assist the General Manager in positioning the hotel as a market leader.  
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and local, state, and national regulations. 
• Direct and promote an accident prevention program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.  Ensure appropriate sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures are in place, followed and comply with policies, standards, and regulations.  Ensure the staff is proficient in sanitary, safety, security, and emergency procedures. 
• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.  Effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. 
• Demonstrates commitment to Driftwood Hospitality operating principles and philosophies. 
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results. 
• Ensure associates are properly trained in the use and maintenance of Company assets. 
• Makes decisions, including employees/team and commits to a course of action with available information. 

Qualifications:  

• Five or more years of related experience in building management/engineering. 
• This position requires a substantial and successful track recording profitable Engineering management while maintaining integrity and professional bearing. 
• Minimum of three years of managerial skills as position involves frequent decisions, meeting of deadline, negotiations of contracts of vendors, analytical ability and the planning, organization development and coordination of large-scale work projects.

About our Management Company:

Driftwood Hospitality Management, is one of the top third-party hotel management in the US with more of 85 Properties between the United States, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica and our portfolio has outstanding partnership with 20 hospitality brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, Choice, and numerous Independent Boutique hotels.  Driftwood elevates the industry by its passion for hospitality, resources, technology and by nurturing and advancing our in-house talent.   

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.