PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Director of Engineering
DEPARTMENT:
POM
REPORTS TO:
Managing Director
SUMMARY:
We are searching for an experienced and knowledgeable self-starter to join The Dewberry team as our Director of Engineering. This leader will oversee an engineering team and ensure that the hotel’s building functionality is in smooth operating condition. The Director of Engineering will work hand in hand with the Managing Director in maintaining the property to ensure brand standards are met, allowing our operations team to service our guests to a 5-star level.
An ideal candidate for this position has extensive experience in physical operation or hotels including guestrooms, building structures, fixtures, refrigeration, heating, ventilation / HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical systems & grounds. He or she should be able to think on their feet and have a can-do attitude.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct daily property walks to assess the safety of the property, physical structure of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
- Perform routine quality control checks on all systems and products.
- Identify items requiring engineering, housekeeping, and other departmental actions.
- Take the lead in the hotel’s preventative maintenance plan to ensure that all Dewberry standards are met.
- Ensure that all projects, routine maintenance, repairs, and replacement projects are completed within a timely manner and in keeping with budgetary restraints while also remaining in accordance with all applicable building codes.
- Obtain cost-effective proposals for maintaining and/or repairing all systems throughout the hotel.
- Perform guest response work orders as necessary.
- Ensure the fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, horn/strobe assemblies, exit signs/emergency lights, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems are inspected, tested, and certified.
- Maintain and delegate work orders, utilizing the hotel’s electronic system, ALICE.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area at all times.
- Maintain proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools.
- Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces in accordance with Safety Data Sheets.
- Ensure the immaculate maintenance of property grounds.
- Maintain inventory by properly monitoring and recording inventory items.
- Train, coach and counsel, and conduct performance evaluations for all Engineering teammates.
- Report any major issues to the Managing Director and recommend solutions.
- Engage in flexible work schedules to perform well during emergencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Four years of related management experience within a hotel or similar establishment required.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
- Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance processes and methods.
- Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and machinery.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Significant attention to detail.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
- Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Able to meet and perform physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.
- Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling.
- Frequent repetitive motions.
- Continuous standing and walking.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEWBERRY TEAM:
- 401K with Company Match (4%)*
- Education Reimbursement*
- Paid Maternity Leave*
- Complimentary Downtown Parking
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning
- Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet
- Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance*
- Optional Supplemental Coverages*
- Financial Advising with Roadside Capital
- Competitive Pay
- Advancement & Growth Opportunities
- Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
- Flexible Paid Time Off
*Indicates eligibility requirement
WHO WE ARE:
We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel.
ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:
As a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center.
Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern Reimagined™,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building. The hotel features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, the curated boutique The Shop as well as The Fifth Avenue Club by Saks Fifth Avenue.
The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.
