Hotel Equities · 1 month ago
Director of Engineering - DoubleTree , Charlottesville VA
Charlottesville, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $75K/yrTulsa Club Hotel | Curio Collection by Hilton is seeking a remarkable Director of Engineering for the DoubleTree by Hilton in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role involves developing and managing emergency programs, overseeing the engineering division's operations, and ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulations to maximize customer satisfaction.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate
Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations
Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition
Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees
Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses
Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost
Qualification
Required
High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards
Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering
May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information
Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions
Requires management skills
Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests
Excellent hearing required to communicate with management and staff
Excellent vision required to visually check hotel premises
Excellent speech communication skills required to communicate with management and staff
Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery. 50-75% of job function
Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery. 50% of job function
Preferred
Being passionate about people and service
Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees
Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc
Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit
Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays
Benefits
Team Driven and Values Based Culture
Medical/Dental/Vision
Vacation & Holiday Pay
Same-day pay available
Employee Assistance Program
Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Parental leave
Referral program
Company
Hotel Equities
Hotel Equities is one of the top hotel development and management companies.
Founded in 1989
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Virtua Partners
2025-05-01Acquired
2018-09-12Private Equity· $500M
Leadership Team
Frederick Cerrone
Founder and Chairman
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