Director of Engineering

Overview

Shoreham Hotel

 

 

Nestled in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, DC, the Omni Shoreham Hotel is a true urban oasis within the Capitol City. Associates pride themselves as being a part of a historic landmark serving as host to numerous presidents, dignitaries, political events and inaugural balls.

Associates can enjoy and be rewarded by several career development opportunities and the environment to grow one’s career into various areas of the hotel including leadership roles. The Omni Shoreham Hotel associates consistently rank their place of employment as one of the Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal and scored the hotel with the highest ever results on the Associate Engagement Survey in 2012.

Associates at the Omni Shoreham Hotel are proud of being a true part of an extended family and many have spent their entire careers within the hotel, some with over 4 decades of service! We celebrate these milestones and as well as many other successes on a monthly basis during our all associate rallies, “Hibiscus Huddles, “in honor of our company logo.

Job Description

The landmark Omni Shoreham Hotel is located in one of Washington D.C.’s premier residential neighborhoods. An icon among Washington, D.C. hotels, that has hosted presidents, world leaders, conventions, galas and inaugural balls since our inception in 1930.

 

The resort hotel of the Nation’s Capital comprises a 13.5-acre campus, 4.5 acres of which are formal gardens and terraces. The hotel offers 836 guest rooms and suites, with over 100,000 square feet of indoor meeting and events space, including seven historic ballrooms. Additional amenities include the Marquee Lounge, Robert’s restaurant, a sprawling outdoor pool with bar, and health club fitness center and spa.

 

As the Director of Engineering at the Omni Shoreham you will be Responsible for ensuring proper training and supervision of all Engineering personnel and to provide consistent, cost-effective maintenance programs that ensure the property’s safe and efficient operation. ($135,000 - $150,000 based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and operate, in an economic, legal and safe manner, all R&M & Utility expenses.
• Managing Birchstreet for all R&M expenses, participate in all month-end financial process and forecasting.
• Supervise a comprehensive maintenance and preventative maintenance program for public spaces, guestrooms and equipment. All work request and preventive maintenance to be managed in Synergy.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain general conditions and adhere to safety, health standards and legal requirements set forth by hotel policy.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and discipline engineering associates in coordination with the Director of Associate Services.
• Recommend capital budget projects, obtain bids, and oversee contractors for project execution. Manage special permits and licenses as required.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of work by external vendors and contractors.
• Maintain own and resort’s special permits and licenses as required by local, state and federal authorities.
• Control schedules, staffing, and payroll for the Engineering team. Maintain personnel records, utility logs, and engineering records.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.
• Responsible for scheduling and facilitating monthly department meetings.
• Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
• Attend all company required training.
• Maintain and oversee the safe and efficient operation of steam boilers and all associated equipment in accordance with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure proper operation of all laundry equipment, coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance as needed to minimize downtime.
• Effectively collaborate with union labor, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and maintaining a positive working relationship.
• Champion the Omni / Power of One / Power of Engagement culture.

Qualifications

 

• Minimum 5 years’ hospitality Engineering experience required or in a simil