We are looking for a director of engineering to lead our engineering department and help us build great products. You’ll also manage our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members
- Supervise and manage daily activities of the department
- Ensure that all team members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties
- Educate/train team members on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all local laws and safety regulations
- Work with Design and Construction team, engineers, and/or outside architects regarding renovations and other such projects; contact contractors for bids and meet with appropriate construction supervisors
- Supervise the maintenance and of repair the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents
- Ensure the execution and achievement of the hotel’s preventive maintenance program
- Establish and maintain procedures with regards to the security and replenishment of the hotel’s inventory and assets, such as (not limited to) tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions etc.
- May be responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees, guests and patrons are protected against theft, crime, and other hazards, and/or manage the relationship with a third party security firm contracted for such purposes
- Monitor budget and control expenses within all areas of the department
- Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial
- Conduct daily briefings and ensure that all pertinent information is well received by team members
- Supervise and manage daily activities of the department
- Ensure that all team members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties
- Educate/train team members on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all local laws and safety regulations
- Work with Design and Construction team, engineers, and/or outside architects regarding renovations and other such projects; contact contractors for bids and meet with appropriate construction supervisors
- Supervise the maintenance and of repair the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents
- Ensure the execution and achievement of the hotel’s preventive maintenance program
- Establish and maintain procedures with regards to the security and replenishment of the hotel’s inventory and assets, such as (not limited to) tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions etc.
- May be responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees, guests and patrons are protected against theft, crime, and other hazards, and/or manage the relationship with a third party security firm contracted for such purposes
- Monitor budget and control expenses within all areas of the department
- Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity
- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
- Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
- High degree of professionalism with sound human resources management and business acumen capabilities
Competencies
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
- Good communication and customer contact skills
- Results and service oriented with an eye for details
- Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
- A team player & builder
- A motivator & self-starter
- Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times