Facilities Management Director - Hotel

Job description / Role

Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations of a hotel. This role will ensure the property remains in excellent working condition. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers, maintenance staff, and contractors, ensuring timely and efficient resolution of any facility-related issues, and driving continuous improvement in building operations.

Client Details

Our client is a large project directly involved with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy. This is an opportunity to join a groundbreaking project with a focus on luxury and hospitality and the further development of a large scale project.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

* Leadership and Management:
* Lead and manage the hotel's engineering and maintenance team, providing direction, mentorship, and training to ensure high-performance standards.
* Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and building infrastructure.
* Oversee the daily operations of all engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring minimal disruption to guest services and operations.

Facilities Operations:

* Monitor and manage all preventive maintenance programs for hotel facilities, including guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
* Coordinate and manage the upkeep of the hotel's physical assets, including the building, equipment, and grounds.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and guests.

Budget and Cost Control:

* Develop and manage the annual engineering and maintenance budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource management.
* Source and oversee contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance projects, ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality work.
* Track expenses and identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of service.

Project Management:

* Plan, coordinate, and supervise major capital projects and facility upgrades, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with hotel standards.
* Collaborate with other departments to align maintenance and engineering efforts with hotel operations and guest satisfaction goals.

Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join a market leader with an industry related package and benefits.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing the facilities of a hotel and to be based on-site at the project. Strong exposure to maintenance activities and managing the department and related teams. Experience in setting up processes and procedures as it relates to the department goals.

About the Company

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