Director of Engineering

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

A Manhattan landmark on Billionaires' Row. Experience five-star, New York hotel living in our modern-deco landmark designed by famed architect I.M. Pei. Located on “Billionaires’ Row” at the city’s most prestigious address between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, you’re just steps from Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping. Come and unwind in our sun-filled suites (some of the largest in Manhattan), take in the unparalleled city and park views, and experience serenity and luxury high above Manhattan’s exhilarating whirlwind.

About the role

This position is a Leadership Role for Engineering Operations to support creating, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring

Engineering programs.

The overall responsibility of our Engineering leaders are to provide a high level of property maintenance, including maintaining the

building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention toward safety, security and asset protection and is responsible to plan,

organize, direct and control the work of the Engineering Team Members in the Engineering Division within the bounds of the

collective bargaining agreement and, Contractor and Vendors. Activities include providing the technical services, building

maintenance systems, and overall administration of operations to provide an exceptional Guest Experience at the highest standard

of quality.

What you will do

· Property Maintenance and Engineering Operations including fire life & safety, energy conservation, environmental

programs, budgeting and Capital expenditures, project development-planning and execution.

Development

· Development Plans for the Engineering Team Members for future opportunities within the brand and taskforce

Recruitment – source people in the marketplace.

· Identify and recommend potential DOEs for existing hotels and new developments.

· Partner with the Area DOE / RDOE to source and develop regional contracts for product / services that benefit the group of hotels under the region to drive quality, cost, and consistency.

Accountability

· Coordinate and follow up action items identified by Engineering P&P Audit programs including third party inspections to ensure systems are in place and followed accordingly.

· Coordinate the follow up to any energy audits including implementation of ESG initiatives.

· Follow up and action plans from Engineering Audits or other inspections related to Engineering (Energy, Security, Health

etc)

· Establish and provide assistance on adherence to policies and procedures (with standards, benchmark, best practices)

· Compile non-compliance schedules relative to D&C standards and Four Seasons Policy and Procedures.

Communication –

· Participate in Biweekly calls with RDOE / Area DOE as requested.

Emergency situations – Assist with providing guidance and support with critical situations (i.e. hurricanes, mechanical failure investigation)

What you bring

EDUCATION:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Related Professional Certification is a plus

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

· 5 years’ experience as Director of Engineering

· Proven leadership skills both inside and outside a property

· Prior experience managing a union group

· Ability to work independently

SPECIAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Strong knowledge of HotSOS a plus.

· Cross Regional/Country experience a plus.

· Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Excellent communication skills-verbal and written.

· Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

· Strong knowledge of the business and operational side of lodging or real estate in addition to the required experience is a plus.

· Computer literacy at high level to include Microsoft Windows environment, Excel, Word, Access, etc.

MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to make sound business recommendations or decisions on assigned responsibilities.

· A high degree of analytic ability and inductive thinking.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

· Working conditions of the position are a normal office situation. 20%

· May work alone or closely with others. 10%

· Ability to multi-task in a fast pace dynamic environment in stressful situations and with tight deadlines a must. 20%

· Ability to work with multiple reports including a direct report. 20%

· Work is completed sitting at a desk or table with intermittently standing and stooping. 20%

· May be required to do light lifting or carrying. 10%

· May require overnight travel-limited

 
  
What we offer: 

• Market leading salary and annual incentive plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings).

• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

• Complimentary employee meals.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

• A company where you can be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development.

Compensation

185,000 -195,000 Annual Salary

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf