Director of Engineering

About the role

JW Marriott is hiring a Director of Engineering for its property at 320 Orchard Road, Singapore. The position holds overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security and asset protection. It also manages the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation, and leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Key responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations and budgets: review operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll reports, prepare weekly and period-end P&L critiques, and propose solutions to owners proactively.
• Manage the physical plant (equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems) in line with standard operating procedures, and administer service contracts.
• Oversee long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans, supervise construction and renovation projects within time and budget limits, and manage heat, light and power.
• Ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations, keep life safety systems (fire fighting, sprinklers, alarms) operational, and keep licenses, permits and certifications current.
• Manage controllable expenses such as wages, utilities, tools, groundskeeping supplies, vendors and service agreements.
• Supervise the engineering leadership team, coach them on cost control, and lead the emergency response team.
• Handle human resources matters: fair treatment of employees, disciplinary procedures, resolving guest complaints and complaints, and open-door communication.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year degree in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or a related major.
• 6 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related field, or 4 years with a 2-year degree.
• Technical training in HVAC-R, Electrical or Plumbing.
• Preferred: leadership in engineering at a luxury limited or full-service property.