Veterans Preferred - Director of Engineering

Company: Hyatt
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Engineering is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel Director of Operations.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department and the appearance and working order of the hotel. The engineer must be able to work independently, as well as, with others. Responsibilities may include: maintaining the exterior of the building, parking lot, and common areas, maintaining all equipment in guest rooms, conducting monthly safety inspections and training the staff on safety and emergency procedures, and working with vendors. The Director of Engineering must be willing to respond to emergencies, and work with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs. This position requires overall maintenance knowledge and trouble shooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment, and tool usage. This position will also oversee security and safety protocols of the hotel. The Director of Engineering has oversight of Sequel Residence building maintenance working directly with the property manager.

Duties include:

• Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with vendors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects
• Opening Properties: Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Capable of working with building code officials, planning/zoning officials and community design committees when required
• Experience in managing utility systems
• Prior equipment specifying and purchasing experience preferred
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Oversight of Sequel Residence building maintenance working directly with the property manager
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedure s
  Qualifications:
  
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
  • 6 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience (typically with Hyatt)
  • With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
  • Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
  • At least 6 years experience in a senior role within facility management
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Engineering/Facility Management degree preferred
  • Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
  • Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must be adaptable to changing business environment
    All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
    
    Benefits available with this position include:
    
    • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (Full-Time) after 30 days of employment
    • 401k & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
    • Basic Life Insurance
    • Short term disability insurance
    • New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
    • Compassionate Leave
    • Paid Time Off:
      --- Thompson Seattle colleagues begin accruing Vacation Time on their first day of service. At six months of service, colleagues are vested in the time they have been accruing. Full Time & Part Time Colleagues are eligible for vacation time.
      
      • Hire Date Through Four Years - 10 Days or 80 hours
      • Five to Nine Years - 15 Days or 120 hours
      • 10 years or greater - 20 Days or 160 hours
      • Sick Leave:
        • Full time, part time and on-call colleagues accrue and have the right to utilize sick and safe time according to Seattle's Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. As a Tier Three employer all colleagues accrue one (1) hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked starting on their hire date, however, these colleagues cannot use their accrued sick time until they have completed 90-days of employment with Hyatt
        • Extended Illness Days: unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
        • Holiday Pay:
          • Full-time colleagues are eligible for holiday pay on their first day of employment. The paid holidays for eligible colleagues recognized by our hotel are: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and 2 pre-approved days for Floating Holidays.
            
            Additional perks may include:
            
            • Colleague Discounted Rates as of the 1 st day of employment
            • Complimentary Room Nights for full-time and part-time positions after 90 days of employment
            • Flexible Spending Account
            • Subsidized ORCA Pass or free parking
            • Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000.00 per calendar year
            • Cellphone Reimbursement
            • Complimentary Dry Cleaning
            • Employee Assistance Program
            • Relocation Assistance
              Wage Information: Pay ranges are listed on each job posting individually.
              
              Salaried managers: The starting salary for this position is $118,000.00, which is applicable for the first year of employment. The entire range for the position is $106,800.00 to $165,600.00. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, education and place of residence in the event the candidate will be working remotely.

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