Director Of Engineering - Casa Brera Milano

Director Of Engineering - Casa Brera
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Additional Information

**Job Number**24194534

**Job Category**Engineering & Facilities

**Location**Casa Brera, Piazzetta M Bossi No 2, Milan, Milan, Italy, 20121

**Schedule**Full Time

**Located Remotely?

**N

**Position Type** Management

Casa Brera is currently recruiting a Director of Engineering to join the exceptional team made of modern and authentic hospitality professionals of this newly opened luxury lifestyle hotel.

Reporting to the General Manager with a dotted line to the Southern Area Engineering Director, the Director of Engineering has the overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection.

Accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation.

He/She develops and implements strategies that will deliver products and services, which meet or exceed the needs and expectations of guests and employees while maximizing the financial performance.

Ultimately, the Director of Engineering is responsible for maintaining standards and regulatory requirements and for leading the emergency response team for all facility issues.

**About us

Part of the Luxury Group of Marriott International, Casa Brera is an unexpected gateway in the heart of Brera set to open its doors in autumn 2024.

Reinterpreted by Studio Urquiola, Casa Brera features 116 sophisticated guestrooms including 15 suites and the Milanese Suite.

Hidden behind a rationalist façade, you will find a world of international sophistication, transcending the traditional hotel experience.

Our hotel promises cosmopolitan luxury, authentic lifestyle and a timeless Milanese elegance.

A Culinary hub, here flavors and sounds from different places seamlessly interlace.

Odachi, showcases authentic Japanese cuisine in a cosmopolitan setting while those looking for a truly Italian experience can indulge at Scena by Michelin star Chef Andrea Berton.

The Living is a welcoming space for guests to socialize over aperitivo and Milanese light bites.

By night, the rooftop's sky bar transforms into an unmissable destination, with a pool and lounge areas providing the perfect spot to soak up the energy and skyline of the city.

Join Casa Brera, the new place to be in Milan, where an authentic and modern team crafts unique experiences that connect our guests with Milanese heritage in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

**The impact you'll make

We believe that the Engineering department is vital for our guests' satisfaction and much more.

You will go beyond the traditional idea of maintenance, and you will embrace the innovation and the new systems that the Engineering department is implementing, this is Engineering 2. 0.

Programs such as electrical and water waste reduction as well the monitoring of maintenance costs will be your priorities.

Ensuring that the Engineering team is always on top of things, motivated and knowledgeable is your daily routine.

With you our property will never let our guests and talent down.

Ensuring that the Engineering team is always on top of things, motivated and knowledgeable is your daily routine.

With you our property will never let our guests and associates down.

**What you'll do

**Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets

- Works with property and regional engineering leadership team to determine how Engineering is performing against budget and highlights areas of concern to leadership.

- Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

- Administers service contracts to support property needs.

- Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.

- Coaches and supports engineering leadership team to effectively manage controllable expenses (e. g. , wages, heat, light and power, water consumption, tools and equipment, grounds keeping supplies, uniforms, vendors, service agreements, inventory, etc.

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- Manages and controls heat, light and power.

- Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand's business strategy.

- Develops and manages Engineering budget.

- Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans.

- Oversees execution of long term preventative maintenance and 10 year asset protection plans.

- Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against budget.

- Addresses potential areas of concern and proposing solutions to owners in a proactive manner.

- Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

- Supervises construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines**.

**Maintaining Engineering Standards

- Ensures compliance with state, local and federal regulations.

- Maintains property life safety systems (e. g. , firefighting