DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING- IBIS & IBIS STYLES INDIA

Job Description

• To ensure that all Operating Hotels are adhering to the guidelines and required Accor Standards
• Responsible to manage rectification works at various Ibis Properties.
• Prepare and propose solution for upkeep of the assets.
• To resolve gaps pertaining to but not limit to leakage, seepage, water proofing, fixing of defects.
• Ensuring expenses for all Hotels remains within approved budgets.
• Assisting management in the Selection of engineering team/ CE in consultation with Director of Design and Technical Services Accor India
• Ensuring that the project handover is seamless and is in accordance with per pre-defined hand over process
• Responsible for FLS guidelines being adopted in all project and Operating Hotels
• Review process profiling for MEP Consultants services for each assigned project
• Assists in input on Engineering designs in the existing properties to meet relevant Brand Standard D&C requirements for each assigned project
• Advises on deliverables for each assigned project specific to Brand Standards and Fire life safety issues
• Coordinates project reporting processes through internal resources and external agencies for timely delivery
• Monitors and reports project activity on designated projects
• Integrates closely with DTS sub departments for necessary ID Design coordination on maintenance projects
• Attends regular site review meetings and property review / inspection.
• Conducts regular liaison with Accor specialist teams including F&B, Spa and IT for proper integration.
• Audits • o Hygiene Audits
• o FLS Audits
• o Energy Audits

• Sustainability • Review of Energy and Water ratios
• Responsible for Hotel levels with P 21 coordinator
• Focus on Fossil Fuels Limited usage/elimination
• Grey water
• Bottling plant Implementation

• Compliance Management • All Engineering related compliance like renewal ,update on new laws and aligning everyone with new laws on Lifts /FLS /Pollution /Hygiene /Building code if any
• Ensuring all Hotels are following updated laws and all hotels are in line with requirement

New Projects :

• Technical design reviews with Accor DTS team.
• FLS / Security / health and hygiene assistance

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

• PMC value engineering review and advise as per Brand And Technology Standards
• Ensuring FLS compliance in Project and Operating Hotels
• Ensuring Project completion on Time within area of control
• Ensure Consultants deliver projects as per Brand Standards
• Energy and Maintenance control with rising inflationary pressures
• Sourcing and keeping right people in Operations by providing Training on Accor Engineering Tools and retaining them for broader role

Qualifications

• Qualified Engineer of Mechanical, Electrical or Both with understanding of hotel design, fit out and Hotel operations processes
• Ability to interact with owners, consultants and building professionals
• Preferably from TS/Consultant/Engineering Project Management/ Operation and Maintenance background
• Understanding of various contract methodologies in India and overseas
• Project and site coordination experience preferred
• Proven Managerial skills in handling multi-task activities

Ability to provide accurate overview analysis in most Indian locations

Additional Information

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills
• Good communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations