B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group · 1 week ago
Area Chief Engineer - Double Tree by Hilton McLean Tysons & Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean
McLean, Virginia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expB. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Area Chief Engineer is responsible for overall engineering operations at the area hotels supporting multiple brands, ensuring effective maintenance programming and corporate standards to maximize the efficacy of the engineering staff and building equipment reliability.
Association
Responsibilities
Understand and be able to demonstrate criticality of preventive maintenance, routine inspections, guest service recovery, asset protection, procurement guidelines and capital expenditures as it relates to the engineering function
Teach and demonstrate to field engineers the impact of maintaining company assets within budget guidelines and how it impacts the overall financial success of the hotel division
Demonstrate a mastery of computerized maintenance management systems and support use in the field
Assist field team with set up and proper use of CMS system
Where applicable remotely monitor all building systems to ensure proper use of technology and set up and response to alerts
Conduct routine inspections of hotels and engineering operations, formal and informal, to ensure compliance with standards
Assesses and evaluate functionality of all equipment and assets
Review maintenance work to ensure length of life and usefulness of items can be realized
Prepare written reports summarizing findings when appropriate
Directly manage select mechanical and related capital projects on behalf of ownership
Liaise with hotel leadership and contractors to ensure smooth implementation of projects
Assist AVP with identification of project needs and preparation of capital budgets
Support field teams in resolution of problems or systemic engineering issues and provide repair/maintenance solutions
Seeks and implements cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies in order to meet/exceed budget for expenses
Assist field team with obtaining quotes and implementing strategies to minimize M&R expenses
Interact with vendors to help manage successful deployment of preferred vendor agreements
Identify new vendors for consideration
Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group’s standard operating procedures: Be knowledgeable in all engineering SOP’s, and assist field team with compliance of standards
Routinely review and assess efficacy of engineering leadership
Communicate issues or opportunities for growth or advancement among field engineers
Provides on-the-job-training: Identifies training opportunities and provide one-on-one or group training in specific tasks or SOP’s as appropriate
Seek, identify, and research innovative technologies, processes, entities, etc. that represent potential value additions to the engineering function of the hospitality group
Supports all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues
Must have high attention to detail, good communication skills, leadership ability and excellent problem solving skills
Must have high level of technical expertise as it relates to the position
Must have excellent organization skills, a high degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and have high attention to detail
Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines
Visit all hotels in portfolio at a frequency necessary to meet above requirements
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
10+ years of engineering management experience required, preferably in the hotel industry
Must be detail oriented
Ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization
Ability to problem-solve with team members and guests
Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to occasionally lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds consistently throughout shift
Preferred
College degree or equivalent experience
Professional certifications in HVAC, boiler operation, electrical, or plumbing
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Vacation Policy
401(k) Retirement Program
Paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
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
Incentive Eligible
Company
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is the hospitality subsidiary of the largest, private real estate and banking concerns in DC.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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