- Full-Time
- Permanent
- Engineering & Maintenance
- ACCOR
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FAIRMONT FAIRMONT RESIDENCES RED SEA, Umluj, Saudi Arabia
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Assistant Director of Engineering (Pre-opening) - Fairmont The Red Sea
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
Raffles & Fairmont Red Sea, positioned in the Kingdom’s groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort. With 361 rooms, eleven distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurants with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18 hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont’s association as a world class golf destination. It will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled islands, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites.
As the Assistant Director of Engineering, you will assist the Cluster Director fo Enginnering a crucial role in transitioning the Resort from the construction and opening phase to fully operational status. You will provide leadership and direction across engineering team while ensuring seamless compliance with Fairmont standards and brand expectations.
What you’ll do
- Oversee the handover process from construction to daily hotel operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Develop and implement the Preventative Maintenance Program for guest rooms, public areas, and safety systems while working closely with Operational Divisions
- Provide the technical information for repair, maintenance, operation, modification, and replacement activity to ensure all jobs are being done correctly
- Oversee the landscaping of the Hotel and pool maintenance
- Participate in the preparation of CAPEX expenditures for Hotel as well as annual budget preparation for department and monthly forecasting and commentary
- Recruit, schedule, complete payroll, performance reviews and the training & development, and engagement strategies all engineering team members
- Coordinate and manage outside contractors, including sourcing of appropriate suppliers, preparation of purchase orders, facilitation of supplier negotiations
- Assist in the monitoring of energy and water management programs
- Monitor, update and implement the fire safety plan, building evacuation and disaster recovery plan
- Coordinate and complete all audits related to engineering and risk management
- Manage the hotel emergency response team in coordination with security and hotel management
- Actively participate in the Hotel’s energy management, Occupational Health & Safety and environmental programs
- Ensure compliance with all city and state regulations and ordinances
- Perform inspections of the property and monitor compliance with government and city regulations, to ensure all laws are followed and guests and employee safety
- Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
- Ensure a clean and safe working environment, with continual emphasis on promoting colleague and guest health and safety.
- Assist in overall management responsibilities as needed
- Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
- Previous pre-opening experience required within luxury industry
- Previous leadership experience in the Engineering/Maintenance field, preferably in a pre-opening and operational luxury Hotel Setting
- Proven supervision of various building maintenance and construction trades including work scheduling, project management, personnel
- Technical knowledge of electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and all areas of engineering
- Knowledge in all local municipal codes and regulations as well as fire department requirements and building testing.
- Engineering degree/diploma and/or valid trade qualifications preferred
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
- Service focused personality and passion for hospitality
- Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders, including contract teams, consultants and vendors.
- Communicate thoughts, actions and opportunities clearly with strong networking skills
- Results oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
- Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and set the scene for high performance.
- As one big team, community of service professionals, we come together and work with a common purpose to welcome, connect and serve others.
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Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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