Engineering Manager

About the role

• City, State: Atlanta, Georgia
• Title: Engineering Manager
• Location: JW Marriott Atlanta Downtown
• FLSA: Exempt
• Status: Full-time
• Reports to: Director of Engineering
• Supervises: Engineering Department

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager oversees the maintenance operations of the hotel, including systems such as refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls. This role ensures that all equipment and facilities are well-maintained, managing staff, and coordinating projects to maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Manage department supervisors and maintenance associates.
• Oversee hotel maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventative maintenance, A/C units, and other hotel systems.
• Monitor energy consumption (electric, gas, oil, water) to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain an ongoing maintenance program for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and maintain records of usage and purchases.
• Ensure all contracted services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) are performed to hotel standards.
• Provide professional and courteous service to guests at all times.
• Ensure all maintenance projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Coordinate activities with Housekeeping and Security to ensure smooth operations.
• Work with contractors to schedule and complete assignments by specified dates.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all workspaces and storage areas.
• Complete assigned projects and attend daily meetings as required.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of systems including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls.
• Experience managing maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ability to monitor energy consumption and manage inventory and purchasing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members, management, and external vendors.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and make decisions regarding safety and operations.
• Proficiency in budgeting and reporting for maintenance operations.

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor and outdoor work environments with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Regular exposure to noise, vibration, and mechanical equipment during maintenance tasks.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with potential on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.