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Location

Viceroy Washington DC personifies the eclectic Logan Circle neighborhood as home to a diverse and genuine collection of artists and urban innovators. Located off the vibrant 14th Street Corridor, steps from unique shops, galleries, bars, and restaurants, Viceroy Washington DC is poised to act as a thoughtful host among the city’s liveliest and artful locations.  

Overview

The Director of Engineering is responsible for being part of an engineering team that will focus on corporate wide engineering issues as well as local hotel issues that require support or collaboration from the corporate team.  The goal of the team will be to leverage the skills and talent of the engineering organization to maximize value to the guest, associates, and the hotel assets.

Responsibilities

  • A minimum of 80% of time needs to be focused on the base hotel as the Director of Engineering. The Area Director is 100% responsible for their base hotel. 
  • Establish relationships with all the properties in the area as well as with the Corporate office team.
  • Work to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies.
  • Develop energy conservation initiatives and promote their use.
  • Promote preventative maintenance activities throughout the organization.
  • Promote operational safety throughout the organization.
  • Further the advancement of the engineering discipline throughout the organization.
  • Participate in conference calls and meetings on a regular basis.
  • Participate in training and mentoring programs to support the Directors of Engineering and Engineering departments in the Area.
  • Conduct a minimum of 2 property audits for the hotel utilizing the standardized Engineering audit format.
  • Conduct engineering analysis of products and processes (i.e. capital equipment, new technology) and make recommendations for the area and the corporation.
  • Assist in the budgeting and planning process at all hotels in the assigned area as needed.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends.
  • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
  • Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
  • Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.

Qualifications

  • Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
  • Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Travel related to company business sometimes required.
  • Ability to stand during entire shift.