Area Director of Engineering, Hotels

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Forgotten Coast Hospitality proudly represents the most iconic food and beverage destinations in Northwest Florida. Our family includes the famous Owl Café, Tap Room, and Franklin Café at the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Longbills, and the Cape Smokehouse on Cape San Blas, and multiple new concepts opening over the next few years.

Immediate management positions are available at all locations, focusing on growth and maintaining our values. As a genuine luxury brand focused on our residents and guests, we have built a reputation over the years as a brand that cares about the community, leading to our growth and remarkable success. Join our growing family today! With competitive pay, great benefits, generous Paid Time Off, and company-match 401(k), as well as a host of other perks, Forgotten Coast Hospitality cares about our employees as much as our guests.

At FCH, we… 

• Believe the best vacations are in strong local communities
• Take pride in historic preservation
• Strive to foster positive, long-lasting social and environmental impact
• Aim to create growth and opportunity for our team
• Believe that hospitality comes alive through team members who deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Provide first-class services and amenities across all our brands
• Are loyal brand stewards and the best at what we do.
• Measure success on the happiness of our guests, team, and the community in which we serve

POSITION SUMMARY:

We have an immediate opening for an Area Director of Engineering with a focus on our hotel portfolio. The Director of Engineering is responsible for managing and supervising all building-related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. They ensure compliance with company engineering assumptions/culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, SOPs, and all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. They will maintain the building complex as energy efficiently as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interview, hire, train, and develop departmental team members. Uncover and Resolve personnel problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Oversee maintenance team, painters, grounds, and landscaping - internal and contract crews regarding seasonal and ongoing needs.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs (Including HVAC, Ice Machines, Kitchen Equipment, Tank-less water heaters, etc.) in compliance with corporate standards and local, state, and national codes and regulations. Keep logs as appropriate to detail compliance.
• Prioritize service requests; schedule and monitor the service performed to ensure customer satisfaction, safety, and convenience.
• Monitor utility consumption to determine the effectiveness of current systems.
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenses budget to ensure goals are met/exceeded.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records, and other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
• Oversee scheduling and implementation of Hotel Capital Improvement Projects (CapEx)
• Serve as safety officer for the property, with ultimate responsibility for all Life/Fire/Safety systems on the property, including, but not limited to, guest room and common area lock systems, fire suppression, and alarm systems.
• Schedule quarterly and yearly training for the property team, including—but not limited to— Hurricane Preparedness, First Aid, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Fire Alarm and evacuation plans, Fire Extinguisher Training, and Robbery scenarios.
• Manager on Duty (MOD) coverage as required
• Work closely with all departments of the hotel, including Housekeeping, Front Desk, and Food and Beverage.
• Perform Daily property walk-throughs, logging and addressing quickly any issues including but not limited to leaks, broken equipment, safety or security concerns, etc.
• Schedule and perform room PMs (Planned Maintenance) a minimum of 3 x yearly
• Respond to after-hours service calls as necessary to keep OOO (Out of Order) to a minimum.
• Provide familiarization tours to all leadership positions, including the location of breaker boxes, fire suppression, and water heaters, and directions for troubleshooting and shutoff in an emergency.
• Coordinate and schedule Contract work and Vendors, including HVAC, Elevator, Pest Control, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
• Possess a working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot in-room systems, including Cable/Direct TV, Telephone, and the Internet.
• Maintain proper inventory (PAR) levels for FF&E, including TVs, Phones, Beds, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year of hands-on experience in a comparable location/industry.
• Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, business plan preparation, repairs and maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and ensure goal accomplishment. Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, the public etc.
• College degree or college courses considered helpful, engineering related preferred.
• Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Annual Salary: Up to $60,000 depending on experience

Bonus Details: Bonus opportunities based on individual performance.

Benefits & Perks: 

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Exclusive perks from across the White Sands Hospitality family of businesses.
• Relocation assistance is considered for the right candidate.

Start your journey with Forgotten Coast Hospitality in Northwest Florida. We are local to the core—kindness and respect are the foundation of who we are. We believe hiring and nurturing the right people is the best way to serve our guests and community and deliver memorable experiences.