Director of Engineering:Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us. Our family members are masters at their crafts:a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule:people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. The upcoming Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo in Jalisco, Mexico rests on 3,000 acres of a protected natural reserve on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Most of its 157 rooms will boast exceptional panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, enveloped by the surrounding jungle and lush golf course. Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is heartily committed to showcasing the very best of Mexican Art, Culture and Nature. The local community and their warmth are a key component of our guest experience and our Director of Engineering will imbue a passion for this destination and the Culture. The Director 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, electrical, ground care and parking 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. Master your craft:The ability to communicate effectively with Construction Contractors, owners, owners representatives in a construction phase site toeffectively ensure Four Seasons Product during construction. The ability to understand and submit change order requests without compromisingFour Seasons Contractual agreements. The ability to foresee Mechanical concerns that may arise as a result of constructionphase equipment purchases and or installations. The ability to ensure Life, Fire, Safety equipment and installations are up to standardand feasibility studies during the construction phase for early detection changeordersimplementation. Experienced in construction phase area to secure retrieval, and filing of constructiondocuments, permits, licensing, feasibility studies, and manuals, mechanical, electrical,wiring diagrams, hydraulics, blueprint updates, and testing and storage of necessaryequipment and material pars, etc. Manage engineering staff; including recruiting, training, counseling, disciplining, terminating and complete performance evaluations. Identify and implement processes to improve the consistency of service excellence. Perform quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment. Assign and verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces and grounds. Oversee all external contractors to ensure work is carried out to the highest standard in the allocated timescale. Maintain appropriate supply of materials/equipment to carry out the normal day to day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel. Assist General Manager with annual Capital Plan development. Research and make final decisions on suppliers, design and production Plan, budget, monitor and regularly report on projects. Work closely with the engineering team and compare financial outlay on reactive against preventive maintenance. Drive assets lifecycles with preventative maintenance projects, and reduce critical building issues. Negotiate mass purchases for ongoing and new projects and minimize spending year after year. Manage and communicate time lines and budgetary constraints with subcontractors. Design and coordinate site development, ensuring the s
