Company:Loews Hotels Property:Lakewood Regional Support Location:Florida-Orlando Management Position: Yes

Entry-level Position: No Industry Categories:Hotel/Resort Position Categories:Engineering/Maintenance/Grounds Job Availability:

Position: SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

Position Summary:

• Attends and participates in daily/weekly construction meetings between contractor and Loews management team.
• Establishes a clear line of communication between purchasing department and contractor’s warehouse representative.
• Maintain good record keeping files related to additional work orders and contractor request for added scope.
• Establishes good working relationship between contractor and subcontractor performing the work.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (i.e. construction drawings, material submittals, payment schedules) and be familiar with the design intent of the project.
• Assists the project manager in determining the contractor percentage of work completed for payment on a monthly basis.
• Notifies project manager of work activities completed in assigned areas and when guest rooms can be returned to hotel inventory.
• Communicates contractor needs to purchasing department.
• Completes appropriate records associated with work performed.
• Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment.
• Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturer’s instructions/MSDS requirement.
• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions:

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times.
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules.
• Recycles whenever possible.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions:

• Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times.
• Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance.
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees.
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards.
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures.
• Attends appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area.
• Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules.
• Recycles whenever possible.
• Remains current with hotel information and changes.
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards.

Required Skills and Experience:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Required:
• Post High school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related, requiring journey level responsibility. Hospitality preferred.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift (up to 75lb) repetitively.
• Working knowledge of computer software to include inventory control, windows, word, excel, Power point, project and Access.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be guest oriented and posses excellent hospitality skills.
• Familiar with hotel emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately to an emergency situation.
• Be familiar with hotel standards, policies and procedures.
• Be responsive to hotel management needs and requests as it relates to guest safety and convenience.
• Ability to use radios, pagers and other forms of communication
• Working knowledge of PC software programs
• Ability to perceive emergency conditions with equipment and respond in a preventative manner
• Must be able to perform training and coaching
• Knowledge of all cleaning procedures, equipment, supplies required for public areas, back of the house and kitchen cleaning

Preferred:

• Fluent in Spanish or Creole
• Degree in Hospitality Management


Education: High School Diploma
Experience: 2+ years

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Pay Range: Bonus: No Other Benefits: Local Hire Only: No Work Permit: Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered. Accommodation: No

About Loews Hotels:

Loews Hotels is a vibrant collection of one-of-a-kind hotels with distinct personalities. Each hotel and resort offers high-quality accommodations, impressive surroundings, personalized service, and thoughtful amenities for a luxurious guest experience. As a company we care about our guests, our community and our team members.

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels manages properties in most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Each property goes beyond Four Diamond standards to provide guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local travel experience at a great value. Loews Hotels boast prime locations in the cities of New York, Washington DC, Denver, Los Angeles, Nashville, Philadelphia, Annapolis, Montreal, and Quebec City, as well as world-renowned vacation destinations such as Miami's South Beach, Universal Orlando, New Orleans, Tucson, St. Pete Beach, and California's Coronado Island. Loews has established some of the industry's most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road.

At Loews Hotels, our team members' commitment to our guests and dedication to our communities is cherished. We seek genuine individuals who are able to engage and delight our guests by providing Four Diamond AND MORE service. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members, so they may grow and develop as individuals. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential as professionals. At Loews Hotels, we seek to create a dynamic culture that makes work interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.

As part of our commitment to our team members, Loews Hotels is proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit plans tailored to each marketplace. These include:

• Pay that meets or exceeds area standards
• Retirement (401-K) and incentive plans
• Medical and dental coverage
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Holiday and vacation pay
• Team member assistance plans
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement programs

Loews Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse work culture, M/F/D/V