Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Director of Engineering

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts$195K — $200K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in engineering or maintenance roles, preferably with Four Seasons or similar luxury establishments.
  • Higher education in relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
  • Trade school certification in mechanics, refrigeration, or related areas.
  • Preferred certifications include CEOE, RPA, FMA, or SMA.
  • Proven ability to read blueprints and technical schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Establish adherence to operational policies and best practices.
  • Plan and schedule renovations and new projects effectively.
  • Review design drawings to assess maintenance impact.
  • Monitor energy consumption and implement efficiency measures.
  • Ensure compliance with CSR policies and local codes.
  • Coordinate with security for safety drills and risk management programs.
  • Lead training and development initiatives for engineering staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Complimentary stays at Four Seasons properties worldwide.
  • Free employee meals during shifts.
  • Opportunities for seasonal task force roles abroad.
  • Employee engagement initiatives where ideas lead to action.
  • Paid time off including holidays, vacations, and sick leave.
Full Job Description
The Role - Overview

The role oversees the Engineering for the Hotel, Private Residences and commercial areas of the property. Successful candidates will have solid project management skills, a strong work/ethic, adaptability, flexibility and leadership skills. The Director of Engineering provide a high level of property maintenance, including maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention toward safety, security and asset protection and is responsible to plan, organize, direct and control the work of the Engineering Team Members in the Engineering Division, Contractor and Vendors. Activities include providing the technical services, building maintenance systems, and overall administration of operations to provide an exceptional Guest Experience at the highest standard of quality.

Key Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Establish and provide assistance on adherence to policies and procedures (with standards, benchmark, best practices)


  • Planning and scheduling of renovations, rectifications, alterations and new projects


  • Review construction & design drawings to ensure future maintenance activities are not compromised


  • Monitor and implement systems to analyze and proactively manage energy consumption to reduce energy use and reduce the carbon footprint of the property.


  • Effectively implements methods and strategies for compliance with Four Seasons Corporate Social Responsibility policy ESG and local codes.


  • Ensure all systems are regularly tested as required by local codes / AHJ by certified personnel.


  • Partner with Director of Security and Crisis Management Team to complete regular drills / evacuations.


  • Actively participates in hotels Chemical Safety / MDS / HACCP programs. Ensures the building / property complies with all government codes and regulations and keeps all applicable licenses and certificates of operation current and up to date.


  • Coordinate and maintain a full Perfect Room, Corridor and Outlets Program managed to ensure all areas are continually maintained with a


minimum of one complete turn of property annually.

  • Assists General Manager / Resort Manager to oversee the Fire / Life Safety programs and risk management. Encourage proactive risk reporting, assessment, and mitigation.


  • Establish department operating budget for the submission to management


covering costs of heat, light and power and maintenance and repairs.

  • Prepare requisitions for purchase and work orders and liaise effectively with


the Director of Finance and Director of Purchasing.

  • Communicate maintenance information and problems to the General


Manager and Hotel Manager on a daily basis.

  • Ensure proper execution of work order/request system and that items are


followed up on when necessary.

  • Ensure that meter readings are taken daily on heat, light and review


information to evaluate consumption.

  • Ensure all personnel under the Director of Engineering are exposed to hotel


internal and external training on an on-going basis.

  • Lead the modernization of equipment, conduct regular audits of efficiency and execute property Capital Expenditure plan in collaboration with property and Owners representatives


  • Present capex plan at HOA Board meetings, and advocate for necessary operational investments


Education

  • Higher education or equivalent experience


  • Trade school in mechanics, refrigeration etc.


  • CEOE - Certified Engineering Operations Executive from the Hotel and motel Hospitality Association, Building Owners Management Institution (BOMI) designation, Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facility Management Administrator (FMA) or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA)


Experience:

  • Experience required by position is from two to five years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization.


Skills and Abilities:

  • Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance.


  • Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-Job or through a series of professional certifications.


  • Requires knowledge of blue prints, wiring diagrams and hydraulics.


  • Ability to read and speak and write English.


  • Ability to administer projects and present effectively in meetings


  • Excellent communication skills-verbal and written. • Excellent administrative and organizational skills. •


  • Computer literacy at high level to include Microsoft Windows environment, Excel, Word, Access, etc.


  • Ability to make sound business recommendations or decisions on assigned responsibilities. •


  • A high degree of analytic ability and inductive thinking.


What to Expect:
  • Salary - 195K - 200 K + Annual Incentive Plan
  • Market-leading benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Complimentary Employee Meals
  • Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development
  • Elevate your craft here and abroad! Seasonal "Task Force" opportunities are available
  • Employee engagement at all levels, where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
  • Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates
  • ... and so much more!


About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Size
45,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1993

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