Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About our Brand
From our iconic Koreatown perch in LA to a reimagined church in the heart of DC, and a lakeside sanctuary in downtown Austin, the LINE is more than a stay it’s a cultural connector. Our spaces are home to award-winning restaurants, neighborhood events, rooftop gatherings, and stories that start with check-in and unfold with every curious step out the door. This is a unique opportunity to lead within a beautiful, vibrant space deeply connected to the Adams Morgan community and to play a defining role in shaping its next chapter.
At The LINE, we celebrate individuality, creativity, and the spirit of the cities we call home. Join us and help shape the guest experience for those who see travel as an invitation to explore something new.
The Role…
We are seeking a dynamic Director of Engineering to join our team. A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for the hospitality industry and an entrepreneurial spirit.
A Director of Engineering is responsible for the daily operations of the Engineering department by developing and implementing strategies and services which meet the needs of owners, employees, and guests. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring the efficient administration and management of all property operations and maintenance functions and monitoring customer satisfaction and loyalty goals, completion of projects, revenue and market share goals, employee satisfaction and retention goals, hotel financial goals, and budget.
The person who has this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflicts, and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures, and expectations. Due to the dynamic nature of our operations, flexibility is key.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Because of the fluctuating demands of the company’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
- Develop and implement strategies and operations for the Engineering department
- Lead and execute efficient and productive preventative maintenance system
- Organize, schedule and oversee minor repairs across the building including needs of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and aesthetic disciplines including painting
- Assess proactive and reactive mechanical needs, determining appropriate repair strategy and, as needed, select vendors and contractors to complete work throughout the building as assigned
- Establish and execute a preventative maintenance program to ensure all public areas, guest rooms, and machinery are serviced and updated according to schedule to prevent major breakdowns
- Monitor status regularly and adjust strategies as appropriate
- Develop a plan for completing routine maintenance and renovations, coordinate work with hotel department managers
- Identify and select vendors as appropriate
- Create a safe environment for guests and employees by ensuring that the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards
- Serve as project manager for hotel renovations, coordinate project status with corporate technical services, architects, licensing agencies, contractors, and hotel management
- Ensure hotel adheres to all regulatory and safety standards by meeting with government and insurance inspectors and taking corrective actions as needed
- Keep all mechanical, electrical, and structural blueprints up to date
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory and cash control
- Responsible for interviewing, selecting, training, managing, and scheduling personnel
- Monitor and develop employee performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, conducting counseling, evaluations, setting annual goals, and delivering recognition and reward
- Ensure staff understands their job expectations before holding them accountable
- Maintain awareness of documentation needed and retained in employee files
- Be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures including OSHA requirements
- Attend relevant meetings
- Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times
- Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel
- Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, and verbal instructions
- Maintain “open door” communication with employees
Knowledge, Requirements and Skills
- Engineering or Hotel degree required
- At least five (5) years’ relevant experience required
- Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Experience with payroll control and scheduling, and P&L management
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English Language
- Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred
- Ability to multitask, work well under pressure, be a team player
