Area Director of Engineering

Our Charleston properties are noted for their authentic and inviting character, each offering unmistakable guest experience. The Emeline and Ryder showcase the best that the historic city has to offer, marked with thoughtful surprises and a creatively curious nature.

This leader has the ability to see the big picture, direct and engage a team and proactively plan facilities work needed. This position is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering department to include the proper operation, maintenance and repair of all HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, life safety, electrical and mechanical equipment/systems. This leader also invests in their team to help grow future leaders. This leader is the representative of the building and should stride to be use his eye for detail to present useful arguments to continue to investment on the guest experience and asset improvement.

Requested Tasks

-Lead, manage and hold engineering team accountable

-Effectively manage controllable expenses and engineering budget

-Develop an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property and brand business strategy

-Oversee execution of long-term preventative maintenance asset protection plans

-Co-chair the property’s Safety Committee

Requested Capabilities

-Prior experience required

-Keen eye for cost effectiveness measures

-Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

-Thorough understanding of the property and all related operational needs

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.