The Merchant Building

The Merchant Building is a transformational project that rises 32 stories into the Downtown skyline. This vertical neighborhood of nearly 700,000 Square feet will be unlike anything else in the city, bringing the best of the development teams' deep national experience home to Columbus, Ohio. The Hotel is a 206-room, luxury hotel offering an approachable luxury experience amidst a storied and layered design. The space will provide rejuvenation within the vertical neighborhood of The Merchant Building, offering premium services, immediate connection to community interests, and a plethora of thoughtfully curated experiences.

Role Overview

This leader has the ability to see the big picture, direct and engage a team, and proactively plan facilities work needed. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department, including the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of all HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, life safety, electrical and mechanical equipment/systems. This leader also invests in their team to help grow future leaders. This leader is the representative of the building and should strive to use their eye for detail to present useful arguments to continue to invest in the guest experience and asset improvement.

Requested Tasks

  • Lead, manage, and hold the engineering team accountable
  • Effectively manage controllable expenses and engineering budget
  • Develop an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property and brand business strategy
  • Oversee execution of long-term preventative maintenance asset protection plans
  • Co-chair the property’s Safety Committee

Requested Capabilities

  • Prior experience required
  • Keen eye for cost-effectiveness measures
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Thorough understanding of the property and all related operational needs

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits for eligible team members, including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program, and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness, and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities, and job performance.

About Makeready LLC

Makeready is a place maker, a company specializing in branding, design, & operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, & other experiential platforms. At its core, hospitality is about sharing. It is the act of opening one’s doors, asking others to come in, and showing them kindness and respect. We believe that our preparation gives us the opportunity to make a difference in a guest’s stay. Through careful preparation we lay the groundwork for a guest’s experience, and in dedication to thoughtful execution we strive to bring it home. We are committed to creating unique experiences where all feel welcome, cared for, and ultimately valued. Because in this we have the greatest opportunity to have a positive impact on the world around us—starting with the person in front of us.

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