What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering | JW Marriott Hotel & Residences Reston Station position at Crescent Hotels and Resorts?
Description
Crescent Hotels & Resorts is honored to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Director of Engineering for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station Hotel & Residences this Fall!
Join the opening team of the first JW Marriott in Virginia! Experience a new level of luxury at JW Marriott Reston Station, a stunning 28-story landmark that overlooks Reston Row, a lively urban hub filled with top-notch dining and entertainment options. The hotel features 247 rooms spread across 12 floors, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the DMV area. With the largest luxury meeting space in Northern Virginia, totaling 35,000 sq ft, it includes two ballrooms with 20-foot ceilings and plenty of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and a large skylight. The JW Residences occupy the remaining 16 floors. This impressive architectural gem is conveniently located along the Silver Line Metro, perfectly positioned between Dulles International and Reagan National airports, providing travelers with exceptional access to the capital region and beyond.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are committed to providing you with :
Highly competitive wages
An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
401K matching program for eligible associates
Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Essential job functions :
Direct all maintenance operations for the hotel and residences including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, residential spaces, meetings spaces, restaurant, kitchens and equipment.
Supervise staff including hiring, termination, discipline, development and evaluations
Lead and manage the day to day activities of the Maintenance department and ensure all standards are followed for both the Hotel and Residences
Oversee ongoing maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance in the Hotel and Residences with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels
Coordinate renovation and capital projects, managing outside contractors as required
Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget, monitor of the Budget on a monthly basis; complete P&L responsibility for the department and assist in the preparation of the capital plan
Establish and fine tune a complete preventive maintenance program for Guest Rooms and equipment. Incorporation of the program into a facilities management software package, which tracks the work order system and scheduled maintenance needs
Follow purchasing procedures for all inventory needs and maintain the required physical inventory pursuant to the maintenance program and unanticipated emergencies
Ensure the Resort complies with all government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programs
Review ongoing service contracts ensuring superior performance and competitive pricing
Monitoring energy and water management programs to ensure cost effective use of utilities
Balance operational, administrative and Members / Guest needs
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities :
4 years of experience as a Director of Engineering is required
Prior hotel experience is highly preferred
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred
Must have a valid Driver's License
Must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
Must be flexible enough to work any shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays
Our Differences Are What Make Us Great :
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
