Host Hotels & Resorts · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager/Director, Risk Engineer
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHost Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Senior Manager/Director, Risk Engineer to develop and implement comprehensive loss control engineering strategies. The role involves managing risks, property losses, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize cost efficiency and safeguard assets.
FinanceReal Estate
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Enterprise Analytics (EA) team on risk management data analytics to identify trends and areas for improvement
Provide recommendations on capital expenditures and procedural enhancements to address climate change-related risks while addressing the human behavioral element of risk
Communicate and provide guidance to property level Director of Engineering (DOE), Director of Loss Prevention, and General Manager (GM) on Host Hotels & Resorts loss control best practices
Review brand best practices to develop guidance that maintains consistency and strives for excellence in loss control measures
Provide leadership and direction on a loss-by-loss basis to minimize expense and business interruption
Determine the need to engage consultants and project managers to evaluate losses and develop thoughtful and cost-effective mitigation and reconstruction scopes of work
Conduct inspections for losses generally exceeding $250,000 or those deemed complicated
Manage losses within the CHAMPION platform, including contractor assignments, invoice approval, budget, and closeout documentation
Review the reasonableness of loss scopes and ensure adherence to restoration contractor pricing when reviewing invoices
Negotiate contracts and rates with FRCs to ensure cost-effective partnerships
Evaluate non-traditional FRCs and approaches in certain markets
Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of FRCs
Review invoices from FRCs to verify accuracy and adherence to contractual agreements
Coordinate general liability loss control surveys, property loss control engineering surveys, electrical infrared inspections, boiler inspections, and fire & life safety system impairments
Review above listed reports with a focus on recommendations
Make risk-based determinations on what should be implemented, recommend capital and operational budget expenditures and partner with operations and asset management to implement and follow-through
Review and assess COPE (Construction, Occupancy, Protection, Exposure) data to inform insurance renewal processes
Develop a process to keep COPE data current
Review UST data and other environmental reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
At least five years of experience in loss control management, preferably in a corporate setting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency in project management and ability to multitask effectively
Knowledge of insurance principles and regulations
Company
Host Hotels & Resorts
Host Hotels & Resorts is an S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.56B2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Jim Risoleo
CEO, President and Executive Director
Sourav Ghosh
Executive Vice President & CFO
Recent News
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