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Job Duties and Responsibilities of Director of Engineering

• To ensure smooth operation and efficiency of the Engineering Department
• To plan, direct, control, coordinate and participate in all areas and activities of the department.
• To submit yearly the property maintenance and utilities budget.
• To ensure, expenses are in line with budget.
• Developing and maintaining effective administrative and communication systems and requirements.
• Communicate and follow up with stakeholder about specific maintenance projects and their goals.
• To obtain maximum control of expenditure through effective use of manpower and physical assets.
• Reports to the General Manager/Hotel manager on all matters affecting the operations of the hotel.
• Communicate with site superintendents about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients.
• Liaising with consultants such as interior designer, architect, quantity surveyor, MEP engineer, lighting consultant, audio visual consultant and procurement agent.
• To implement and where necessary to upgrade systems as required by corporate product standards.
• Establish the Equipment Data record keeping, Preventive maintenance of Mechanical, Electrical, Fire& Safety, Civil, Guest rooms, public area, kitchen, back of house and audio visual.
• Cost control programs through Energy Saving schedules.
• Effective practice and enforcement of local regulatory compliance in relation to Fire Dept, Machinery and Health and Safety
• Conduct staff evaluation as per requirements
• To initiate and coordinate all work-related schedules.
• Employee relations in relation to communication, maintaining motivation and good relationship.
• Support the Director of Engineering in successful maintenance of the hotel and project delivery.

Job Requirement

• • Basic competency in Engineering management, Project Engineering encompassing Mechanical, Electrical and Civil (Structural) and other relevant scopes.
  • Regulatory compliance competency ie City Hall and Fire Department
  • Basic competency in Occupational Health and Safety matters
  • Integrated Management systems in compliance to relevant standards that the Hotel is audited upon.
  • Familiar with Project based tendering Contract management scopes and able to prepare Tender and Bid documents.
  • Financial Budgeting and Planning
• Minimum 8 years management experience in a similar capacity in a 5-star international hotel
• Strength in organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent business communication skills (verbal and written English)
• Strong leadership skills and customer focused
• Performance driven, assertive, self-motivator, hardworking, experienced and mature personality.

Advertised: 07 Sep 2023 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2023 Singapore Standard Time

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We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering department and help us build great products. You’ll also manage our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively. To be successful in this role, you should be confident managing our teams while, at the same time, setting goals, budgets and timelines for various projects. We also expect you to be in charge of our integrations with external partners and oversee all development plans from ideation to execution.Ultimately, you’ll make sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow. Motivate our valued colleagues to excel in delivering Mandarin Oriental Legendary Quality Experience and keeping LQE pillars alive. Maximizing revenue opportunities and maintaining guest satisfaction levels will be the focus of this position.

Please note that any job offers made by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group or by hotels managed by the Group are only made after the relevant interview and selection process has taken place. On no occasion would the group or hotels under its management request money or payment during the recruitment and selection process. Should you have any questions or concerns related to jobs advertised or offers made using Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s name or the name of any of the hotels managed by the Group, please contact the Human Resources Department at the relevant hotel or corporate office. If you have been subject to such recruitment fraud, we suggest that you contact the relevant police department to report the matter.

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our engineering department and help us build great products. You’ll also manage our infrastructure and ensure all internal systems operate securely and effectively. To be successful in this role, you should be confident managing our teams while, at the same time, setting goals, budgets and timelines for various projects. We also expect you to be in charge of our integrations with external partners and oversee all development plans from ideation to execution.Ultimately, you’ll make sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow. Motivate our valued colleagues to excel in delivering Mandarin Oriental Legendary Quality Experience and keeping LQE pillars alive. Maximizing revenue opportunities and maintaining guest satisfaction levels will be the focus of this position.

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