Director of Engineering - Sofitel Jabal Omar Makkah

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Reporting to the General Manager, you will bring your expertise to support the executive department and all operational departments in their choices, decisions and their search for quality and results. Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee daily engineering operations, building maintenance, and rehabilitation programs

• Implement and manage preventive maintenance for all equipment, guest rooms, public areas, kitchens and laundry

• Ensure smooth operation of alarm systems, elevators, fire safety and life safety equipment

• Maintain updated technical documentation, drawings and equipment manuals

• Prepare and manage the budget in partnership with Finance

• Control expenditures, invoices, inventory and engineering stores

• Monitor utilities consumption and drive energy efficiency initiatives

• Ensure full compliance with life safety procedures, statutory regulations and company standards

• Conduct regular property inspections and risk prevention actions

• Lead emergency procedures and safety training programs

• Supervise, train and develop the engineering team

• Support recruitment, performance evaluations and workforce planning

• Foster a professional, safety-focused and collaborative culture

• Coordinate contractors and special projects

• Advise management on operational improvements and asset upgrades

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