• Develop and oversee all functions of the Engineering Division.
• Ensure all compliance issues are adhered to with regard to building inspections, safety and security, etc.
• Maintain current licenses and permits as prescribed by your jurisdiction for your division.
• Develop the annual budget and targets for areas under your supervision.
• Prepare and produce detailed financial reports as required in a timely fashion.
• Use various financial management skills to analyse performance results to identify profitability shortfalls or opportunities to reduce costs, improve overall profitability and meet budget goals.
• Ensure departments under your supervision are managed to control costs and meet budget goals.
• Provide ongoing communication to all areas within your division regarding policies, programmes and procedures.
• Ensure all operating procedures are properly implemented within your division.
• Review and modify operating manuals within your division as required.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs of public areas, back-of-house areas and guestrooms to ensure the proper working function of equipment and systems and to ensure all FF&E are in good condition.
• Oversee the routine testing and maintenance of the Hotel’s electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire detection, fire prevention, security systems, elevators and other Hotel equipment and monitor their efficiency and utilisation.
• Oversee the routine maintenance of Hotel FF&E.
• Oversee the routine service and chemical maintenance of the Hotel swimming pool, if not serviced by a contractor.
• Oversee the maintenance of the building exterior, if not serviced by a contractor (e.g. lawn care, painting, etc.).
• Prioritise, troubleshoot or schedule work as appropriate to meet business needs for ad hoc maintenance projects.
• Maintain accurate records of all building system maintenance and routine inspections.
• Work with the Housekeeping Department to develop and maintain a preventive maintenance programme for all equipment installations, building ground, furniture and fixtures to ensure maximum utilisation, minimum breakdown and high standards of quality.
• Monitor and evaluate Hotel energy and water use to highlight areas for inefficiencies or opportunities where resource use can be reduced to reduce utility costs and improve the Hotel’s sustainability measures.
• Maintain a complete up to date file of Hotel floor plans, technical drawings, manuals for buildings, grounds and all equipment contained within the Hotel.
• Manage department expenses as per budget requirements by overseeing payroll and purchasing and recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Oversee all purchasing, receiving and inventory practices and exercise risk management to prevent improper handling, damage, spoilage or theft of inventory items.
• Review and negotiate tender documents and vendor contracts as necessary.
• Obtain information and knowledge to keep abreast of industry practice, technological and advancement, new methods, equipment and materials.