Corporate Chief Enginee

Facilities Management Responsibilities - Manage proper and long-term maintenance of the hotels and assets therein through the following:

• The CCE is responsible for the long-term maintenance of the hotel and assets therein. Oversee the quarterly scheduling of maintenance and monitoring of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water, electric and other systems to ensure efficient operation and track through selected CMMS system. He/she must conduct routine walk-through of all properties, work area inspections and enforce preventative maintenance policies.
• The CCE is responsible for the daily maintenance of the Embassy Suites Dulles and assets therein. Oversee scheduling of maintenance and monitoring of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water, electric and other systems to ensure efficient operation and track through selected CMMS system.
• Spearhead the Maintenance hotel teams' commitment to Our Big Three, Standards and Service, and Company Mission Statement and Values.
• Ensure completion of the PM process throughout the year. Ensure compliance with all brand programs (where applicable) and general company policies and procedures. Fully implement all Company and Franchise operational policies and continually monitor compliance by the hotels' teams. Inspect and follow through.
• Assist in the development the group’s Chief Engineer and engineering team. Focus clearly on the goals and actions that support the Hotel's Mission Statement. Lead by example.
• Establish training at appropriate intervals for the Chief Engineers and Engineering Staff. Determine areas of improvement and implement a plan to address these areas through training and staff development.
• Work with the Human Resource Team at each hotel to enhance engineering departments:
  • 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.

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:

• 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.

Product Knowledge and Training - Working in tandem with the Operations Management team, recommend relevant training opportunities and implement them, where appropriate:

• 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.

• Well-Being Benefits:
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation Policy
• Incentive Eligible 

• Long Term Planning:
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Team Member Programs:
• Our Big 3 Mission Statement Leaders of the Month/Year
• Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities
• Annual Team Member Banquets
• Annual Team Member Engagement Survey
• Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends
• Complimentary Room Stays
• Weekly Payroll