Chief Engineer, The Rome EDITION

Additional Information
Job Number

Job Category
Engineering & Facilities

Location
The Rome EDITION, Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino 14, Rome, Rome, Italy, 187VIEW ON MAP

Schedule
Full Time

Located Remotely?
N

Position Type
Management

Job Summary:
Join our prestigious team at The Rome EDITION as the
Chief Engineer
. You will oversee all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring the building, grounds, and physical plant are maintained with the utmost attention to safety, security, and asset protection. You will be accountable for managing budgets, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will lead the emergency response team for all facility issues.

About The Rome EDITION:
The Rome EDITION redefines luxury in the Eternal City. Located just steps from Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain, our hotel offers an unparalleled experience. Conceived by visionary entrepreneur Ian Schrager, The Rome EDITION features 74 guest rooms and 17 suites, each with stylish modern decor and luxury amenities. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the city and exclusive dining experiences at our rooftop bar, show-kitchen restaurant, and courtyard garden.

Candidate Profile:
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
• OR
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major; 2 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.

Core Work Activities:
Managing Property Operations and Engineering Budgets:

• Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
• Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Maintain and operate equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with all Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Select and order new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
• Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of Engineering.

Maintaining Property Standards:

• Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
• Assist in effectively planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventative maintenance programs.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service:

• Handle guest problems and complaints effectively.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service.
• Display leadership in guest hospitality by exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Managing Profitability:

• Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensure ongoing communication occurs in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives, expectations, and recognition of exemplary performance.

Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities:

• Celebrate successes and publicly recognize the contributions of team members.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees.
• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Strive to improve service performance.
• Provide feedback to employees based on observation of service behaviors.
• Supervise employees' ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Review employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
• Solicit employee feedback.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
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