The AGM-Engineering provides tactical directions and support to the Hospitality Business to deliver business goals related to building operations, renovation and new projects. The role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, building upkeep and renovation projects in operating hotels. For all new development, the project management element of the position will entail being the principal point of interface with project/PM and brand teams and ensuring that product development is efficient and in line with business goals, ensuring delivery of project is on schedule and done seamlessly to the operator.
Key Responsibilities:
- Acts as the subject matter expert on building infrastructure and building systems issues
- Ensures that Building operations and utilities budgets are adhered too.
- Monitors heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of all engineering related management contract requirements and ensures compliance with contract and reporting requirements.
- Monitors the upkeep and maintenance of hotel facilities to required standards
- Researches and analyses new engineering products on the market.
- Introduces ideas to leadership team to enable property to remain competitive.
- Ensures compliance with all statutory regulations related to property management.
- Proactively addresses potential areas of concern and proposes solutions.
- Supervises special projects construction to ensure timely completion and within budgetary guidelines
- Work with vision of Long term asset protection and effective Capex management
- For upcoming projects, provide inputs on MEP configuration, design efficiencies and hotel layouts.
- Act as a key interface with project by having regular meetings and driving the project timeliness.
- Ensure that there is coordination between projects/PMC and hotels teams leading up to opening of the hotel and seamless transition and handover is completed.
- Assist in procurement of FF&E;, Operating Equipment– including Kitchen, Laundry etc.
- Build relationship with key stake holders
Qualifications and Work Experience:
- Bachelors in Engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of hotel facilities management experience including a minimum of two years' experience at Director of Engineering level or comparable position. Across a minimum of two different properties and brands.
- In-depth knowledge of MEP, Building operations and Life Safety Systems.
- In-depth knowledge of all discipline technology platforms and Engineering SOPs.
- Experience of hotel openings is a must.
- Should have managed departmental P&L; statements in the past.
- Experience with major international hotel brands will be preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Building operations
- Strong analytical skills
- Self-Motivated, ability to multi task
- Robust negotiation skills
- Team player, organized and strong communication skills
- Proficient in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc