Director of Engineering

About the role

Delano Miami Beach, a 171-room luxury hotel with food and beverage concepts, is hiring a Director of Engineering. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director sets maintenance and safety objectives, leads the engineering department and supervises all work and repairs done by operating engineers so that the hotel's appearance, equipment and systems remain safe for guests and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with senior management, staff and key partners to support engineering and facility management.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for facility management and engineering.
• Define, maintain and improve service levels and support models to protect capital investments.
• Manage operating and capital budgets for building repairs, maintenance and engineering projects.
• Oversee third-party vendors for compliance with scope, schedule, budget, service levels and quality.
• Ensure workplace health and safety compliance with local laws, codes and company policies.
• Provide technical expertise on building systems, energy management and infrastructure, and develop engineering standards and procedures.
• Lead project management for construction and improvement projects, including contract negotiation and administration.
• Supervise the engineering team, prioritizing and scheduling maintenance tasks and guest service requests.
• Maintain hotel systems and equipment (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, etc.) and keep accurate service and repair records.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve efficiency, sustainability and guest satisfaction; occasional lateral service to guests is expected.

Required profile

• College degree in Business, Hospitality or a related field preferred.
• At least five years of hands-on maintenance experience and three years of supervision, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel.
• Proven team leader with a track record of living the company's values.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Able to stand or walk an eight-hour shift, work indoors and outdoors year-round, and handle stressful situations calmly.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Required skills

• Intermediate to proficient use of computer systems such as Opera, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws on equal employment opportunity, occupational safety and health, wage and hour and labor relations.