Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

Job Locations
US-DC-Washington

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.

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)

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.

• Minimum 5 years' hospitality Engineering experience required or in a similar field.
• Certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing is preferred. CPO and EPA certifications are
  required. If currently do not possess, it will be required to obtain within 6 months of
  employment.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building management, and all life safety
  systems pertinent to hotel operations.
• Knowledgeable in safety use for: power tools, general engineering tools and equipment,
  pool pumps and filtration systems.
• Knowledgeable in ADA requirements, power, water and sewer distribution, blueprints, fire
  codes and fire protection.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. Must possess
  effective teamwork and guest relations.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of management approaches for work
  direction, motivation, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed,
  according to Omni standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel
  action forms.
• Possess Relevant industry certifications and licenses as required by local authorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate to heavy weight without
  assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Responds quickly to sounds. Moves safely over uneven terrain. Identify and respond to
  dangerous situations. Safely climb ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weight.
  Wear personal protective equipment when required.

Working Environment:

• Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Tools & Equipment:

• Power tools and general engineering tools for HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment.
• Desktop computer, printer, telephone, fax, copier, telephone, to include other office
  supplies and equipment.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
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