Director of Engineering- Four Seasons Hotel en Madrid

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Funciones

Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is seeking a passionate Director of Engineering to join the team. The Director of Engineering oversees a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations for interior/exterior facilities including plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling and electrical areas. The Director is also responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy/green initiative systems and management of other engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees. 

What you will do
1. Leadership and Management 
    • Lead, unite and develop a multidisciplinary techncal team (maintenance technicians, gardeners, pool technicians, external contractors). 
    • Foster a culture of excellence, service and accountability. 
    • Ensure continuous training, coaching and skills development across the teams. 
    • Guarantee the rigorous application of Four Seasons procedures and all applicable local regulations. 
    • Act as a hands-on, visible, committed and exemplary leader. 
2. Operations Management 
    • Oversee all preventive, corrective and statutory maintenance operations across the property. 
    • Serve as the technical authority in key disciplines: HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems (high and low voltage), fire safety systems, pool hydraulics. 
    • Ensure full regulatory compliance and the safety of guests, employees and assets. 
    • Optimize the use of the CMMS and continuously improve maintenance programs. 
3. Project, Performance and Budget Management 
    • Plan, coordinate and oversee major maintenance, renovation and continuous improvement projects. 
    • Manage external contractors and ensure compliance with timelines, budgets and Four Seasons quality standards. 
    • Actively contribute to the hotel’s long-term asset management and capital planning strategy. 
    • Prepare, manage and control annual Opex and Capex budgets. 
    • Define clear priorities and ensure rigorous financial tracking and reporting. 
    • Optimize costs while consistently maintaining the expected level of excellence. 
4. Energy Efficiency and CSR 
    • Monitor and analyze water, electricity and gas consumption through Group platforms and internal reporting tools. 
    • Propose, implement and lead action plans aimed at reducing consumption and improving energy performance. 
    • Identify and drive optimization opportunities (efficiency gains, automation, intelligent scheduling).

Requisitos

    • Three to five years of previous employment in a Director of Engineering position.    
    • Applicants are required to have five years previous management experience in hotel or building engineering maintenance.  Managing a complex with multiple business units (hotel, residential, club, and commercial space) is preferred. 
    • We are looking for individuals who have solid project management skills, evidence a strong work/ethic, adaptability and flexibility and leadership skills. 
    • Qualifications are required either a Professional degree in an Engineering discipline, trade degree in a specific technical field relating to Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering) or 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) 
    • Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills in English and Spanish.