Director of Engineering

Description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Director of Engineering at The Marker San Francisco!

Join the team at The Marker San Francisco, a vibrant and sophisticated hotel in the heart of Union Square. Blending timeless elegance with modern amenities, The Marker offers a unique and dynamic hospitality experience. This historic property features luxurious guest rooms and elegant meeting spaces, making it a premier destination for both travelers and locals alike.

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, and we will celebrate you and cheer you on as you shine in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best-in-class learning and development, or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer,’ we work hard to create and deliver what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the hotel's maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, internal audits, and Crescent standards. This role focuses on preventative maintenance, team development, vendor management, and building infrastructure upkeep, ensuring the long-term efficiency and safety of the property. The Director will lead a team of engineers and collaborate with local vendors and contractors to maintain the hotel at an optimal level.

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 per year

• Highly competitive benefits package for eligible associates & family members

• 401K matching program for eligible associates

• $102 monthly commuter benefit

• Monthly cell phone stipend

• Dry cleaning services

• Exclusive discounts at Crescent-managed properties across North America for you & your family

• Oversee and implement a robust Preventative Maintenance program to ensure optimal operation of the hotel's HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

• Lead, train, and manage the engineering team, providing clear expectations and performance evaluations.

• Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements and regulatory standards, including local, state, and national building codes.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems to ensure the hotel's infrastructure remains fully operational.

• Source, review, and approve vendor contracts and service agreements, ensuring cost-effective solutions for maintenance and capital projects.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local vendors and contractors, obtaining competitive quotes for projects and ongoing maintenance needs.

• Maintain all aspects of the hotel's physical condition, including FF&E, meeting spaces, and exterior curb appeal.

• Monitor energy and utility management programs to optimize operational efficiency.

• Ensure timely response to guest and internal service requests to maintain high levels of satisfaction.

• Develop and manage the annual maintenance budget, including forecasting capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with Crescent Hotels & Resorts’ engineering standards and industry best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of experience as a Director of Engineering, preferably in a hotel setting.

• Strong knowledge of Preventative Maintenance programs and building infrastructure management.

• Prior experience managing vendor relationships and sourcing competitive project bids.

• Experience ensuring compliance with internal audit requirements and safety regulations.

• A Bachelor’s Degree is a plus but not required.

• Valid Driver’s License required.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

Director of Engineering

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Preferred

  Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Experience

• Required

  4 years:

  Director of Engineering

• Preferred

  4 years:

  Hospitality

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)