Director of Engineering Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Director of Engineering
Location
US-GA-Savannah
ID
2025-10150
Category Engineering Position Type Full-Time
An inspiring career awaits you! The Kessler Collection is a portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, unique restaurants and experiences with a Bohemian twist. The collection’s captivating hotels feature curated art, original music, unique architecture and stories around every corner, all located in destinations people want to be. Our mission of inspiring places, intuitive service, and exuberant guests means we aremitted to our Grand Performers learning, development, and well-being. We believe people want to be inspired!
Grand Performers may enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Marriott Employee Discounts Worldwide
Competitive Wage & Discretionary Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401(K) with Discretionary Company Matching Contributions
Employee Assistance Program

JOB SUMMARY

The overall objective and purpose of the Director of Engineer position is to coordinate, supervise and direct all engineering/maintenance operations, including maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. The incumbent is responsible for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation. They are to provide inspiring and strategic leadership while directing the activities of the Engineers in support of the mission, core values, standards and goals established by thepany.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY

Primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:
Oversee the Engineering department operations, ensuring implementation and execution of KQA and BSA standards
Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets
Maintain the integrity of our guests’ privacy, including confidentiality of personal information as well as key control
Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for the assigned engineering project
Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly
Controls expenditures within limitations of budget
Supervises Grand Performers’ ability to execute department and hotel emergency procedures
Manages department’s controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems
Maintains and operates equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety
Establishes and manages an effective room’s maintenance program
Ensures regulatorypliance to facility regulations and safety standards
Establishes priorities for total hotel maintenance needs
Maintains accurate logs and records as required
Maintainsplete knowledge and ensurepliance ofpany policies and standard operating procedures
Conduct monthly meetings with subordinates to proactively solve problems, respond to questions and create a positive and productive work environment
Train, mentor, and develop Grand Performers to the standards of a world class property and intuitive service experience. Assist in developing leaders and bench strength through the implementation of the Job Coach program
Conduct Grand Performer coaching and counseling
Conduct interviews and select candidates who fit our “best of the best” model
Provide ongoing recognition per the Company recognition program
Effectively plans, schedules, and evaluates preventative maintenance programs
Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required
Rmends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment
Selects and orders or purchases new equipment, supplies, and furnishings
All other duties as assigned, planned or unplanned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.
Strategic business leader

• Works strategically to devise plans in alignment withanizational goals.
  Cultivates engagement
• Builds loyalty to thepany and not to themselves. Proven ability to host/facilitate effective meetings, motivate teams to produce results with tight timeframes while simultaneously managing several projects.
  Generates alignment
• Ensures proper time and effort is spent to build high level performance and consistency throughout collection.
  Leads with courage
• Provides a culture of accountability.
  Execution of plans
• Utilizes our systems, tools and resources to aplish results and achieve goals
  Advanced level of written, verbal, and interpersonalmunication skills.

Ability to implement and uphold service standards
Ability to prioritize andanize work assignments
Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
Comprehensive knowledge of a safe work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree

• preferred
  5+ years of relevant work experience in similar scope and title
• required
  Experience within luxury brand/markets
• required
  Trade related certifications
• preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory and leadership responsibilities include achieving results through providing direction and accountability of the following Grand Performers within the culture and policies established by the Kessler Collection.
Engineers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.
Must befortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.
Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.
Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to move 10lbs on a daily basis.
Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs on a weekly basis.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time. The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.