Founded in 1988, Highgate Hotels is a privately-held hotel management company with national and international investments with headquarters in Dallas, TX. ; New York, NY; Vancouver, Canada and London, England.  The company's is one of the industry's leaders in the management and marketing of a high-quality, dynamic portfolio which includes illustrious hotel brands throughout the United States, Canada and Europe such as Hilton, Westin, Hyatt, Sheraton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Radisson, and Marriott. In addition, Highgate Hotels owns and/or manages a number of distinguished independent hotels including the notable Park Central in New York and the renowned Parc 55 in San Francisco. The company's current portfolio includes over 40 hotels globally, totaling more than 19,000 rooms, each designed to offer unique experiences for astute travelers.
   
Highgate Hotels is a fully integrated hotel company made up of over 10,000 associates worldwide with a corporate staff of over 75 associates in the areas of Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Design & Construction, Acquisitions & Development, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Legal.

The Pacific Beach Hotel is now looking for vibrant
guest-focused professions to join our team at Highgate?s
world-class premiere location. The Pacific Beach Hotel
is a luxurious 837 room property located just steps away
from legendary Waikiki Beach.

We are currently seeking a Director of Engineering.

The Director of Engineering is responsible for all
administrative, financial and operating aspects of the
hotel as they directly relate to the engineering
division. He/she is responsible for the safe and
profitable operation of the hotel.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Functional Requirements:

* Supervise and train all Engineering staff in
Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating
Procedures and Loss Prevention Standards.

* Create, approve and post all Engineering staff
schedules according to Highgate Hotel standards.

* Create and adhere to annual budget for department.

* Develop financial forecasts and actively participate
in monthly profit/loss review meetings.

* Develop and implement plans to maintain property,
equipment, grounds and other assets in an acceptable
state of repair.

* Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local,
state and federal laws.

* Create and implement a preventative maintenance
program for all hotel equipment.

* Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment
and systems are inspected, tested and certified per
Highgate Hotel standards.

* Ensure that room maintenance requests are handled in
a prompt and courteous manner.

* Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the
exact location and cause. Determine emergency status
and report findings to Front Desk. Take immediate
action as necessary.

* Assist as necessary with special projects and
renovations.

* Actively participate in energy conservation
programs.

* Review all guest and meeting planner comment cards
to ensure problems are identified and corrected in a
timely manner.

* Ensure compliance with the Americans Disabilities
Act (ADA).

* Administer all vendor contracts controlled by the
engineering department.

* Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel
programs.

* Lead and participate in Highgate Hotel Safety
Committee.

Education & Experience:

* At least 5 years of progressive facilities
management experience in a hotel or a related field;
or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of
related management experience; or a 2-year college
degree and 3 or more years of related management
experience.

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Stationary Engineer?s license if required by local
code.

* HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and
general maintenance skills required.

Physical requirements:

* Long hours sometimes required.

* Heavy work ? Exerting up to 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently
and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift,
carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

* Travel related to company business sometimes
required.

General Requirements

* Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

* Must be able to effectively communicate both
verbally and written, with all level of employees
and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and
service oriented manner.

* Must be effective at listening to, understanding,
and clarifying concerns raised by employees and
guests.

* Must be able to multitask and prioritize
departmental functions to meet deadlines.

* Approach all encounters with guests and employees in
an attentive, friendly, courteous and
service-oriented manner.

* Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

* Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.

* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with
Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling,
which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and
grooming, which include wearing nametags.

* Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations
to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

* Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify
problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

* Must be effective in handling problems, including
anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving
problems as necessary.

* Must be able to understand and evaluate complex
information, data, etc. from various sources to meet
appropriate objectives.

* Must be able to maintain confidentiality of
information.

* Perform other duties as requested by management.