Director of Engineering - The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Marrakech (Pre-Opening)

About the role

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Marrakech is looking for a Director of Engineering for its pre-opening phase. The position holds overall responsibility for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security and asset protection. It also covers the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation, and leads the emergency response team for all facility issues.

Key responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations and budgets: work with property and regional engineering leadership to track performance against budget, review financial reports and propose solutions proactively.
• Manage the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Administer service contracts, supervise construction to stay on time and within budget, and oversee long-term preventative maintenance and 10-year asset protection plans.
• Maintain life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinklers, alarms), ensure licenses, permits and certifications are current, and comply with state, local and federal regulations.
• Manage controllable expenses such as heat, light, power, water consumption, tools, equipment, groundskeeping supplies, vendors and service agreements, and prepare weekly and period-end P&L critiques.
• Take part in capital expenditure planning and budgeting, and coach the engineering leadership team on cost control.
• Handle human resources aspects: fair treatment of employees, disciplinary procedures, resolving guest complaints and complaints, and open-door communication.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics or a related major.
• 6 years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related field, or 4 years with a 2-year degree.
• Technical training in HVAC-R, Electrical or Plumbing.
• Right to work in Morocco, as visa restrictions apply.