Complex Director of Engineering

The position acts as the primary liaison between owners, project consultants, contractors, designers, and hotel operations to ensure a seamless transition from construction to hotel operations while establishing an efficient engineering department capable of delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Opening Project Management

• Lead all engineering activities during hotel development and pre-opening.
• Represent hotel operations during design reviews and construction meetings.
• Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire & life safety, kitchen, laundry, and HVAC drawings.
• Ensure engineering designs meet brand standards, operational efficiency, sustainability goals, and local authority requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and identify operational risks.
• Coordinate snagging, defect inspections, and handover processes.
• Ensure all contractor punch lists are completed before opening.
• Participate in testing and commissioning of all building systems.
• Coordinate authority inspections and approvals.

ngineering Operations

• Develop the Engineering Department structure for multiple properties.
• Recruit, train, and onboard engineering team members.
• Establish engineering SOPs and preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop asset management and lifecycle maintenance strategies.
• Ensure efficient operation of:

• HVAC Systems
• Electrical Distribution
• Plumbing Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Fighting Systems
• BMS (Building Management System)
• ELV Systems
• Kitchen Equipment
• Laundry Equipment
• Elevators & Escalators
• Swimming Pools
• Water Features
• Boilers & Chillers
• Generators
• Irrigation Systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local building regulations and hospitality standards.
• Maintain full compliance with Civil Defense requirements.
• Implement fire and life safety procedures.
• Conduct emergency response planning and drills.
• Ensure compliance with:

• OSHA principles
• Environmental regulations
• Energy management standards
• Sustainability initiatives
• Brand engineering audits

Financial Management

• Develop pre-opening engineering budgets.
• Prepare annual CapEx and OpEx plans.
• Monitor project expenditures.
• Manage engineering contracts and service agreements.
• Control utility consumption and operating costs.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities.

Sustainability & Energy Management

• Develop sustainability initiatives.
• Implement energy conservation programs.
• Monitor utility consumption.
• Improve water conservation.
• Support Green Building and ESG initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental certifications where applicable.

Asset Management

• Develop asset registers.
• Establish preventive maintenance schedules.
• Implement CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Monitor equipment performance.
• Manage warranty documentation.
• Coordinate warranty claims with contractors.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage contractors during construction and defects liability periods.
• Evaluate contractor performance.
• Coordinate specialist vendors.
• Ensure service quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Negotiate engineering service agreements.

Opening Readiness

• Ensure all engineering systems are operational before opening.
• Coordinate mock operations.
• Support trial stays and soft opening.
• Complete all engineering opening checklists.
• Ensure operational readiness of guestrooms and public areas.
• Manage final acceptance and handover documentation.

Leadership

• Lead engineering teams across multiple hotels.
• Coach and develop engineering managers and supervisors.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration with Rooms, F&B, Housekeeping, Security, IT, and Finance teams.

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