Director of Facilities and Engineering

4 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Accor Hotels Full time

Overview

Fairmont Palliser, a premier hotel in downtown Calgary, seeks an experienced Director of Facilities and Engineering to oversee the optimal care of its facilities and guest spaces.

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities and Engineering is responsible for leading the Engineering and Maintenance department, ensuring that all engineering activities are aligned with company values, service standards, sustainability goals, and local legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support & Maintenance: Provide leadership to the property's Engineering and Maintenance department, overseeing preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety processes, and coordinating with external contractors as needed.
  • Capital Project Management: Lead on-site coordination for refurbishment and infrastructure capital projects, ensuring their long-term success post-renovation.
  • Policy Development: Establish engineering and construction policies and systems aligned with hotel goals and strategic plans.
  • Contract & Budget Compliance: Ensure all engineering projects adhere to contract requirements, schedules, and budgets, developing and managing the annual operating and capital budgets for the engineering department.
  • Collaboration & Relationships: Build and maintain strong working relationships with hotel departments, corporate offices, purchasing teams, ownership groups, and external contractors.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local legislation, corporate policies, and safety protocols, responsible for Fire, Life & Safety equipment and regular maintenance to comply with code.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and re-engineer engineering operations, formulating policies and strategies for improved efficiency and performance.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Prior experience in a comparable role, including familiarity with facilities components and building systems (HVAC, electrical, building exteriors, etc.), required.
  • Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local regulations, codes, protocols, and procedures pertinent to public sector engineering and construction activities, as well as knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering design principles, applicable to construction/renovation.
  • Proven skills with project planning and project management, as well as experience with holding a key role in project budgeting and fiscal management of facilities.
  • Working knowledge of engineering and construction records management principles and procedures, as well as a detailed experience with capital and operating budgeting procedures.
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, prior experience working with hotel automation systems.

What You'll Enjoy

  • An estimated salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide hotels.
  • The opportunity to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability.

About Us

Fairmont Palliser is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among staff. We welcome you as you are and support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life.


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