Chief Engineer

Property: Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel Richardson, TX	Managed by: John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC Springfield, MO

Scope of this Position

• Position will be responsible for supervising/managing/overseeing the following departments: Engineers
• In preparing for this position, candidate ideally will have worked in at least the following departments or positions: Chief Engineer
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 year(s) of supervisory experience.
• Requires a minimum of 5 year(s) of experience.
• Approximate full time staff under this position: 5
• This position reports to: General Manager
• Must have experience at properties of similar size and quality.
• Position will be required to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, and week-ends.

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.

• Instill in all Engineering employees that they are there to serve the guest quickly and courteously.
• Teach by showing.
• Spend majority of time overseeing work being done by Engineering staff.
• Ensure that Engineering employees keep all areas they are working in neat and clean.
• Current on all safety and sanitation policies and procedures that impact the property.
• Implement OSHA and ADA guidelines and programs.
• Assist Housekeeping and Front Office in minimizing downtime.
• Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders, etc.
• Establish relationships with vendors to assure they provide continual input on new products, systems, etc.
• Monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.
• Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery, and maintenance.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance program.
• Maintain and refine preventive maintenance program.
• Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
• Familiar with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc.
• Strong energy management background.
• Responsible for IS/MIS and Telecommunications functions.
• Prior responsibility for landscaping highly desired.
• Strong background in grounds and public space security plus in-room security.
• New hotel opening experience desired.
• Work closely with contractors on repair and capital projects.
• Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders.
• Make cost evaluations on in-house repairs versus subcontractors.
• Contract and supervise waste disposal service and recycling programs.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance programs.

• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to sell concepts and ideas to management, peers, and employees.
• Experience making presentations in front of groups.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present technical subjects.
• Demonstrate team building experience.
• Track record promoting an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
• Build morale and spirit.
• Participative management style.
• Use a "hands-on" approach to management.
• Abilities to inspire, train, and develop people for promotion.
• Experience communicating, training, and managing multi-lingual staffs.
• A mentor who has inspired, trained, and developed people for promotion.
• Experience training and cross-training employees.
• Instill a guest service attitude in all employees.
• Instill a "can-do" attitude in employees.
• Coach employees how to resolve and de-escalate conflicts.
• Instill a calm, organized approach in all situations.

• Strong technical skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of computers.
• Excellent knowledge of computers.
• Strong customer service orientation and skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Exceptional detail in follow-up.
• Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills.
• Excellent cost control skills
• Ability to produce consistent profits.
• Solid scheduling experience.
• Follow/enforce company policies and procedures.
• Resolve problems.
• Assume responsibility/accountability.
• Excellent safety and sanitation skills.
• Understand security requirements.
• Thorough understanding of HR requirements and regulatory agency requirements.
• Ability to create, develop, and make formal presentations using audio/visual aids.
• Knowledge of the following foreign languages, not required, but highly desired: Spanish
• Create courteous, friendly, professional work environment.
• Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Think creatively.
• Teach suggestive selling techniques.
• Forecasting skills.
• Solid skills selling and negotiating programs/projects.
• Understand basic asset management.

• High School degree or equivalent.

Compensation

Benefits

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Management

Property Description

Why People Like to Work for Us

Awards

Property Statistics

Year built 2001 Number of rooms 336 Meeting rooms 19 Sq. ft. of meeting space 30,000 Banquet capacity 1,500 Number of employees 200		Our top markets    Corporate  Group  Transient Peak season Spring & Fall
Revenues ADR $145.00 Annual Revenue $18MM Rooms Revenue $10.5MM F&B Revenue $4.5MM		Market share 121% Guest satisfaction rating Top 10% Last inspection score 91% Number of F&B outlets 3 F&B revenues split Outlets Banquets 35% 65%

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Casual/3 meal  Deli  Fine Dining  Pizza

Lounges  Lobby

Amenities

Internet Links

John Q Hammons Hotels and Resorts http://www.jqhhotels.com/home.aspx

The Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel http://www.richardsonrenaissance.com/home.aspx

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Job #128488 — Chief Engineer

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