Director of Engineering

Job Number: 26101140 | Engineering & Facilities | 100 College Rd E, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540 | Full Time | On-site

About the Role

Provides a high level of property maintenance knowledge. This management position has overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. Develops and implements strategies that deliver products and services meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing financial performance. Responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements. Leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.
• OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 4 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing.

Responsibilities

Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

• Works with property and regional engineering leadership to determine performance against budget and highlights areas of concern.
• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment, and alarms.
• Coaches and supports engineering leadership to manage controllable expenses (e.g., wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory).
• Manages and controls heat, light, and power.
• Develops an engineering operating strategy aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Develops and manages Engineering budget.
• Ensures integration of departmental goals in operational plans.
• Oversees execution of long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.
• Reviews financial reports to determine performance against budget and addresses potential areas of concern proactively.
• Communicates departmental goals to produce desired results.
• Supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.

Maintaining Engineering Standards

• Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
• Maintains property life safety systems (e.g., fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems).
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits, and certifications are current.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

Managing Profitability

• Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets, and payroll progress reports.
• Monitors and manages the payroll function.
• Manages department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Participates in the development of department's capital expenditure goals; manages projects as needed.
• Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility.
• Prepares weekly and period-end P&L critiques.
• Educates staff on the impact of departmental operations on overall property financial goals.
• Reviews and manages controllable expenses such as heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, and service agreements.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Utilizes employee feedback and an “open door” policy to address employee problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing team members' contributions.
• Resolves guest problems and complaints.
• Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensures regular on-going communication throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily activities, set expectations, and create awareness of business objectives.

Pay

$115,000 - $154,000 annually | Bonus eligible

Benefits

Marriott International offers a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family, enrich wellbeing, empower your career, and spark new adventures. Benefits eligibility and options may vary depending on employment status, position, and location. Examples include:

• Training and development opportunities
• Recognition programs
• Holistic well-being focus
• Diverse and inclusive work environment