Pfister LLC
Description
The following role is responsible for maintaining and improving the engineering services of a portfolio of hotels. The position oversees day‑to‑day maintenance, preventive maintenance, project oversight, and engineering operations across multiple properties while supporting the organizational objectives of the hotel division.
Position Purpose Act as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Director of Engineering at the Pfister and Saint Kate the Arts Hotel, while serving as an indirect supervisor of the Assistant Directors/Directors of Engineering at Hilton Milwaukee, Hilton Madison, and AC Chicago.
Provide general project oversight and consultant responsibilities, support engineering needs at other locations within the hotel division, and assist with annual property visits to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures across the portfolio.
Essential Functions
Possess ability to troubleshoot, repair and/or maintain building infrastructure and FF/E.
A/C and refrigeration equipment.
Electrical systems.
Mechanical equipment (motors, starters, pumps, fans, etc.).
Plumbing and drains.
Pneumatic and electronic systems and controls.
Fire Alarm and Life Safety equipment.
Ensure timely and accurate real‑time forecast reporting is maintained.
Assist in determining scope of project on renovations and capital projects.
Resolve property specific issues using new techniques, technologies, products, or concepts.
Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market conditions to plan projects and assist with acquisitions.
Ensures facility compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Develop, review and communicate operating standards for engineering teams.
Review property P&L statements regarding repairs, maintenance and capital investments.
Act as the subject matter expert on building infrastructure and building systems issues.
Review guest satisfaction survey results and identify areas of improvement, holding the property leadership accountable for continuous improvement of results.
Ensure properties have updated ADA and OSHA plans annually.
Ability to work with other Chief Engineers in an advise/consult/train/guide environment.
Oversee General Contractors to deliver the project on‑time and within‑budget.
Manage progress billing, lender inspections, approve and process monthly draws.
Analyze and process Change Order Requests for approval.
Oversee RFIs and submittal process.
Coordinate Project Consultants and Vendors.
Coordinate delivery and storage of owner supplied materials.
Prepare and maintain project turnover schedule.
Accept direction and provide project consulting occasionally directed by the Senior Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Project Management.
Position Requirements
Must be able to read and interpret documents including blueprints/schematics, procedural manuals, budgets/financial statements, and OSHA standards such as lock out/tag out, safety data sheets, etc.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering management preferably with hotel and multi‑million dollar projects.
Experience/expertise in construction of commercial properties including design and layout and management of contractors and subcontractors.
Experience in costs, bid process & analysis.
Must have expert knowledge with HVAC, mechanicals, and steam.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with past experience in win/win negotiations.
Exceptional organizational and time management aptitude.
Union experience is beneficial.
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Analytical skills to assess and identify problems and then implement solutions.
Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to develop budgets for projects and execute projects to budget.
Must possess solid computer proficiency, with project management software experience/knowledge strongly preferred.
Requires prior leadership and management experience in a similar environment.
Benefits The benefits package may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other company‑wide benefits. Specific details are provided by the Human Resources department during the application process.
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Position Purpose Act as the direct supervisor of the Assistant Director of Engineering at the Pfister and Saint Kate the Arts Hotel, while serving as an indirect supervisor of the Assistant Directors/Directors of Engineering at Hilton Milwaukee, Hilton Madison, and AC Chicago.
Provide general project oversight and consultant responsibilities, support engineering needs at other locations within the hotel division, and assist with annual property visits to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures across the portfolio.
Essential Functions
Possess ability to troubleshoot, repair and/or maintain building infrastructure and FF/E.
A/C and refrigeration equipment.
Electrical systems.
Mechanical equipment (motors, starters, pumps, fans, etc.).
Plumbing and drains.
Pneumatic and electronic systems and controls.
Fire Alarm and Life Safety equipment.
Ensure timely and accurate real‑time forecast reporting is maintained.
Assist in determining scope of project on renovations and capital projects.
Resolve property specific issues using new techniques, technologies, products, or concepts.
Analyze technology trends, human resource needs, and market conditions to plan projects and assist with acquisitions.
Ensures facility compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Develop, review and communicate operating standards for engineering teams.
Review property P&L statements regarding repairs, maintenance and capital investments.
Act as the subject matter expert on building infrastructure and building systems issues.
Review guest satisfaction survey results and identify areas of improvement, holding the property leadership accountable for continuous improvement of results.
Ensure properties have updated ADA and OSHA plans annually.
Ability to work with other Chief Engineers in an advise/consult/train/guide environment.
Oversee General Contractors to deliver the project on‑time and within‑budget.
Manage progress billing, lender inspections, approve and process monthly draws.
Analyze and process Change Order Requests for approval.
Oversee RFIs and submittal process.
Coordinate Project Consultants and Vendors.
Coordinate delivery and storage of owner supplied materials.
Prepare and maintain project turnover schedule.
Accept direction and provide project consulting occasionally directed by the Senior Vice President of Operations and Vice President of Project Management.
Position Requirements
Must be able to read and interpret documents including blueprints/schematics, procedural manuals, budgets/financial statements, and OSHA standards such as lock out/tag out, safety data sheets, etc.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering management preferably with hotel and multi‑million dollar projects.
Experience/expertise in construction of commercial properties including design and layout and management of contractors and subcontractors.
Experience in costs, bid process & analysis.
Must have expert knowledge with HVAC, mechanicals, and steam.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with past experience in win/win negotiations.
Exceptional organizational and time management aptitude.
Union experience is beneficial.
Ability to work independently or as a team.
Analytical skills to assess and identify problems and then implement solutions.
Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to develop budgets for projects and execute projects to budget.
Must possess solid computer proficiency, with project management software experience/knowledge strongly preferred.
Requires prior leadership and management experience in a similar environment.
Benefits The benefits package may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other company‑wide benefits. Specific details are provided by the Human Resources department during the application process.
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