Director of Engineering   Employer: Stanford Hotels Corporation Job Location: Albuquerque , NM Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown transformation is almost complete and we are looking for a Director who will assist us in building a culture of performance. Who Will this Job Appeal To? - Someone who appreciates a well maintained property. - Individuals looking for cross-training and promotional opportunities. - Engineers who enjoy properties that understand the staffing levels necessary to maintain a property. Scope of this Position - Engineering is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and all of its features, including: - Day-to-day system operation and maintenance routines - Preventive maintenance - Minor and major repairs and improvements - Support for other operating departments and guest activities - Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Engineering - In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Engineering - Requires a minimum of 5 year(s) of supervisory experience. - Requires a minimum of 5 year(s) of experience. - Approximate full time staff under this position: 5 - This position reports to: General Manager - Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality. Job Requirements: Job Requirements - Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit. Technical Requirements: - Must live in the local area or within commuting distance. - Instill in all Engineering employees that they are there to serve the guest quickly and courteously. - Teach by showing. - Spend majority of time overseeing work being done by Engineering staff. - Ensure that Engineering employees keep all areas they are working in neat and clean. - Current on all safety and sanitation policies and procedures that impact the property. - Implement OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs. - Assist Housekeeping and Front Office in minimizing downtime. - Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders, etc. - Monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized. - Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance. - Maintain and refine preventive maintenance program. - Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. - Familiar with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc. - Strong energy management background. - Responsible for IS/MIS and Telecommunications functions. - Prior landscaping experience required. - Prior experience with renovations projects up to $25 million. - Experience overseeing capital construction projects. - New hotel opening experience desired. - Work closely with contractors on repair and capital projects. - Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders. - Make cost evaluations on in-house repairs versus subcontractors. - Contract and supervise waste disposal service and recycling programs. Managerial Requirements: - Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. - Maintain a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments. - Demonstrate team building experience. - Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork. - Demonstrate ability to lead by example. - Build morale and spirit. - Participative management style. - Use a Company Description: Selected for success Stanford selects the brand for every property with extreme care to promote market leadership of every hotel in its location. The goal is not only to take a property to its optimal market value, but also to create outstanding hotel environments that lead to greater customer comfort and appreciation. By maximizing this strategy, Stanford ranks in the top 25% for each brand and top 20% across the industry for all standard benchmarks. The Company has a strong capital structure together with long standing relationships with major financial institutions including HSBC and Wells Fargo. Time-tested experience Since 1985, Stanford has purchased hotels beginning with expedient acquisitions of under-performing properties. Of the 13 hotels the Company holds today, all boast significantly improved sales and market valuation. Stanford maintains an aggressive yet careful growth strategy that has two aims, the purchase of major hotels in major metropolitan areas, and the development of large-scale hotels when property purchases in a given market are not advantageous. Streamlined and responsive Stanford's unique, non-traditional management style contributes significantly to its overall success. Stanford hires experienced managers and invests them with the authority and responsibility for day-to-day operations. However, services and expertise that are normally too costly to exist within every hotel are available from the corporate office. These support services include project management, centralized accounting, information technology, landscape architecture and interior lighting design among others. The results -- lower overhead plus timely response to individual needs and rapid decisions for solutions.