Director of Engineering OR Maintenance

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Delivering Growth through Excellence

PROFILE
Experienced Hotel Engineering Professional with over ••••• years of increasing responsibility and success working in Hotel Construction and Management, including daily operations, renovation construction projects, and capital projects. Detail-oriented problem solver and innovator who streamlines processes, reduces unnecessary expenses, and focuses on profit goals, while building productive and positive relationships with people. Results-oriented and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

A focused and driven multi-tasker, determined to succeed in any situation. Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills. Highly accomplished, dynamic, and conscientious Management Professional who facilitates organizational growth through continually delivering exceptional performance. Strong communications and interpersonal skills to effectively manage cross-discipline workers.

Adept at quickly and successfully responding to ever-changing environments and situations, both routine and emergency. Consistently achieves goals within critical project deadlines and within designated budget. Highly capable of planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of large and small projects. Skilled in directing all facets of daily operations, ensuring profitable performance.

Experienced leader in building maintenance, with extensive experience in budget development and cost control. Excellent communicator with owners, executive management, staff, guests, and vendors. Extensive experience with renovations, including project management. Comprehensive experience leading employees of all related union trades personnel.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Site Management Project Management Budgeting Resource Management Renovations Repair
Preventive Maintenance Construction Project Management Capital Improvements
Quality Control Environment and Energy Interpersonal Skills Skilled Trades
Leadership Process Improvement Performance Optimization
Crisis Management Problem Solving Communications


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

W New York Hotel•••••New York, NY••••• ••••• •••••
Director of Engineering
Managed daily Engineering operations of a •••••room flagship property, while managing a team of ••••• union employees, a Chief Engineer, and a Coordinator. Directly involved in the planning and management of all capital improvements to the building from inception to closeout. Instituted Preventive Maintenance Programs for guest rooms and all mechanical equipment. Member of Quality Control Committee. Leader of Environmental and Energy Committee.
Implemented Synergy, a web-based work order and scheduling program to enhance guest satisfaction and improve the life expectancy of all mechanical equipment.
Developed a master project matrix, which improved productivity year over year and allowed labor expenses to remain in line with budget.
Initiated a full commissioning of the building, including HVAC systems, to create •••••year, •••••year, and •••••year capital plans.

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Highgate Hotels•••••New York, NY••••• •••••

Double Tree••••••••••
Director of Engineering
Supervised ••••• unionized tradesmen with all quality control checklists, and followed up on all union issues with progressive documentation as needed.
Developed mechanical and guest room preventive maintenance programs, in addition to serving as Project Manager on all capital projects.
Directed day-to-day Engineering operations of a •••••room Hilton property, additionally managing the operating and capital budgets.

The Plaza Hotel••••••••••
Director of Engineering
Served as liaison between Management and Contractors for last phase of construction for •••••room, Five-Diamond property, completing renovation project valued at $•••••,•••••,•••••
Arranged meetings and prepared documentation with Contractors, ensuring timely installation and maintenance for all mechanical systems in the residential and retail areas.
Established pre-opening and operating budgets. Reviewed and provided final approval for completed mechanicals and service areas.

Park Central Hotel ••••••••••
Director of Engineering
Managed the day-to-day operations of a •••••room property, supervising union staff of ••••• employees, including an Assistant Director of Engineering.
Served as liaison between Ownership and the Project Management team for a renovation project valued at $•••••,•••••,•••••
Ensured that all risk management practices and programs were implemented and maintained.


Novotel Hotel•••••New York, NY••••• •••••
Director of Engineering
Managed the Engineering operations of a •••••room property, including all capital projects. Instituted Preventive Maintenance Programs for guest rooms and all mechanical equipment.
Served as member of Quality Control Committee and Leader of Environmental and Energy Committee.
Managed the property through 9/•••••/••••• terrorist attack and Northeast (Lake Erie Loop) Blackout of •••••


Park Central Hotel and Manhattan Hotel•••••New York, NY ••••• •••••
Director of Engineering
Supervised union staff of ••••• tradesmen, Chief Engineer, and Assistant. Served as a member of the Executive Committee, reporting directly to the General Manager. Managed 1,••••• rooms, implementing a maintenance and repair budget of $3,•••••,•••••
Managed capital projects, including back-of-the-house and mechanical upgrades, valued at $1,•••••,•••••
Served as Owner Liaison for a renovation project with a value of $•••••,•••••,•••••
Directed renovation team for The Manhattan Club, the first time-share project in New York City,
with a project budget of $•••••,•••••,•••••


PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Refrigeration Certification
APEX Technical School New York, NY