Director of Engineering - Sofitel Riyadh

Company DescriptionJob DescriptionApply your exceptional standards as Director of Engineering, where you will implement and oversee our preventative maintenance programs in support of a safe and welcoming hotel for all colleagues, guests and visitors. Team leadership and effective delegation skills will be key to success in this role.Working in a dynamic and ever challenging environment, Sofitel Riyadh is looking for a leader who can support the maintenance and grounds teams and meet the needs of a historic property. Proven ability to build working relationships, results oriented, and natural problem solver are a few of the traits most suited to this position.Administering the Maintenance Department towards the attainment of hotel and department goalsApplication of Company and department standards and attention to detail.Coordinating the Preventive Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems; working closely with the Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Departments and other departments.Preparing and controlling the annual maintenance budget and Capital Plan.Monitoring the Hotel's Energy Management system supervising and directing maintenance staff in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical plant.Ensuring prompt and/or immediate response to maintenance requests from our guests, employees, and management of the Hotel.Recruiting, scheduling, payroll, performance appraisals and reviews, training and development of all maintenance staffContribution to hotel capital planningCoordination and completion for all audits related to engineering and risk managementActive participant in various Committees, and within Hotel operations at large.Actively participates in the Hotel's Energy Management, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental programs.Lead and support a diverse team in the operations and maintenance of the hotel including; general maintenance, HVAC, kitchen repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and groundsRequired to be available for emergency response purposes.QualificationsTeam player and team builder.Minimum of 10 years' supervisory/leadership/project management experience, preferably in the hospitality sector.Engineering degree/diploma and/or valid trade qualifications required (Journey Electrical or Plumbing) with management experience.Knowledgeable in all regulations such as building codes, fire and health department requirements, etc.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, highly organized, results oriented with the ability to be flexible, and to work well under pressure, strong level of initiative required.Must be computer literate and familiarization with computerized maintenance systems is an asset.Must lead by example by displaying a high standard of performance with the ability to communicate these expectations to the team to achieve above expectation results.Must be highly safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment throughout the Hotel