▪ Reports to the General Manager

Oversee planning, development, coordination, implementation, and management of engineering activities for Ibis Salmiya & Sharq Hotel infrastructure and facilities.
▪ Direct the Hotel’s Engineering Department.
▪ Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs and safety process with outside contracting companies.

• Manage and coordinate all engineering facilities and activities for the Hotel; manages engineering projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements, schedules, and engineering budgets.
▪ Direct and coordinate a staff of technicians engaged in the development, design, and planning of systems to increase the quality and efficiency of services provided.
▪ Approve plans, specifications, and design strategies submitted by design and/or engineering consultants; review and approve construction drawings for capital projects.
▪ Develop and establish engineering and construction policies, objectives, and systems consistent with the achievement of overall Ibis Hotel goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
▪ Serve as Ibis Hotel’s primary source of engineering expertise; provides high-level engineering consultation and systems design services, and oversees, coordinates, and monitors the quality of internal engineering consulting services provided to guests and associates.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering design principles as applicable to construction/renovation.
▪ Develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.
• Demonstrate ability to direct and manage both technical and administrative staff.
▪ Examine and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
▪ Direct engineering and construction project inspection programs and ensure contractor compliance with codes.
▪ Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

▪ Ensure contractor compliance with Ibis Hotels goals, project objectives, and contractual provisions; directs and performs on-site construction inspections and records management.
▪ Assist in the development and implementation of Ibis Hotel design and construction standards; ensures compliance with standards, as well as with Kuwaiti state codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, codes, protocols, and procedures pertinent to public sector engineering and construction activities

▪ Participate in the development of annual operating and capital budgets for the department.
▪ Oversee the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
▪ Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Advanced skills in project planning and project management.
▪ Supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of project budgeting and fiscal management.
▪ Monitor employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction records management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of capital and operating budgets and budgeting practices.
▪ Prepare engineering documents, specifications and cost estimates for projects.
▪ Make objective business and administrative decisions based on comparative cost-benefit analysis.
▪ Manage Accor Systems such as: OPEN, SET, MACH as requested.

▪ Foster a cooperative work environment.

▪ University graduate in Engineering.
▪ At least 5 years experience in the same capacity preferrably in 4* or 5* Hotels.

• Autocadd / Eng'g BMS
▪ Pleasant / Warm Personality
▪ Excellent leadership skills; Proactive
▪ Health in good condition
▪ English and conversational Arabic
▪ Ability to direct and manage both technical and administrative staff.
▪ Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
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