Opportunity: Corporate Director of Engineering

Develop and maintain a best in class corporate engineering function by leading the regional engineering program and capital expenditure process across a large portfolio of managed branded and independent hotel properties throughout the United States. In addition, provide direct support to property general managers and chief engineers in a designated region.

Essential Job Functions

• Recruit, interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with program requirements and consistent with HHM core values.

• Report and communicate all departmental initiatives and performance to executive-level corporate stakeholders and multiple ownership groups.

• Attend and/or conduct regular meetings with the Regional Engineering team to ensure continued program evolution and level of excellence.

• Work intimately with the corporate risk management team to ensure all insurance requirements are met and maximize company underwriting and insurance pricing advantage.

• Ensure a proactive approach to controlling risk costs as compared to competitors.

• Create a phased three-year plan to advance the sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s Earth View program as well as maximizing hotel asset energy efficiency.

• Develop and maintain hotel brand relationships and negotiate project requirements in an effort to meet brand standards and owner’s expectations related to budget and expectations.

• Create program to promote safety, ensure property-level compliance with OSHA standards and reduced claims related cost.

• Oversee the annual planning of capital expenditure budgets across 200+ properties.

• Aid in Due Diligence activities as required by acquisitions and development teams.

• Direct project management responsibility for critical, high-profile projects as requested by executive management.

• Oversee selection of major mechanical specifications, including any required third-party consultants.

• Negotiate with contractors and vendors to achieve best value for labor and materials associated with the property improvement/development plan and in accordance with franchise requirements.

• Review, analyze, and interpret construction drawings and specifications as necessary.

• As needed, assist field personnel with coordination relative to state, county, and township requirements for permits/inspections and to attend related meetings.

Regional Director

• Assist Regional Director of Operations and Hotel General Managers with the annual property-level staffing and budgeting to ensure proper maintenance of hotel assets.

• Educate and train property-level engineers on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws and safety regulations.

• Monitor the execution and achievement of the hotel’s preventative maintenance program goals.

• Provide guidelines and assistance on reducing energy usage through training and focusing on best practice directives.

• Assist in setting procedures to ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, basic supplies, TV’s, and standard FF&E within hotels.

• Promote and enforce organized paperwork management by property engineering staff. Ensure all PM logs are kept current.

• Lead the management of special capital projects such as major mechanical replacements.

• Assist properties in securing and reviewing competitive bids for capital projects through preferred vendors and local vendors.

• Assist staff in properly cataloging all property mechanical equipment with location, origination date, make, model, and known repairs.

• Inform senior leadership of recommendations for asset preservation of major mechanical repair/replacement during budget process. Assist in the annual review/creation of 5 year CapEx plan.

• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.

• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• 10+years of progressive experience in multi-property facility management, development, and construction in the hospitality industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar practice preferred and/or significant relevant experience.

• Superior analytical skills and extensive experience with analysis/utilization of reports, P&Ls, and balance sheets to develop budgets and supportable projections.

• Extensive project management experience.

• Any of the following certifications are highly desirable: Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certified by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Company Match

• Free Basic Life Insurance

• Travel Discounts

• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits

• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

• Educational and Professional Development Support

Work Environment and Context

• Based in Philadelphia with occasional travel to other corporate offices or meetings.

• Required to sit for extended periods and perform standard office tasks such as operating a keyboard.

• Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

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