Cluster Chief Engineer

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Management

1. Project Planning & Scope Definition

·     Establish comprehensive project scope, objectives, feasibility studies, and risk analysis in alignment with corporate strategy.

·     Develop master project schedules, procurement strategies, and resource allocation plans for new developments and hotel renovations.

2. Team Leadership & Coordination

·     Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, external architects, consultants, engineers, and general contractors.

·     Foster collaboration between corporate project teams and hotel operational leaders to ensure minimal disruption to guest operations.

3. Execution & Progress Monitoring

·     Direct and monitor day-to-day project execution to ensure adherence to milestones, specifications, and brand standards.

·     Conduct regular site inspections and track progress against key deliverables and baseline schedules.

4. Risk & Issue Management

·     Identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and scope creeps early; implement proactive mitigation plans and corrective actions.

·     Resolve site conflicts and technical challenges promptly to prevent timeline delays and cost overruns.

5. Quality Control & Assurance

·     Enforce rigorous quality control standards across all construction, interior fit-out, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) installations.

·     Lead defect inspections, snagging lists, and handovers prior to operational readiness.

6. Budget & Cost Management

·     Manage Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets, review variation orders (VOs), and authorize project progress payments.

·     Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising brand quality or safety.

7. Stakeholder Communication & Closure

·     Provide transparent, regular reporting to executive leadership and key stakeholders on project health, financial status, and risks.

·     Oversee formal project handover, as-built documentation delivery, operational training, and post-occupancy evaluations.

Property Maintenance

1. Strategic Planning & Asset Management

·     Formulate multi-property maintenance strategies and asset preservation frameworks to maximize the lifecycle of building systems.

·     Develop long-term Capital Asset Replacement Plans (FF&E and Plant Machinery) across all hotel portfolio properties.

2. Property Maintenance & Engineering Operations

·     Standardize Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for MEP, HVAC, boiler, vertical transportation, and fire safety systems.

·     Oversee physical property conditions, structural integrity, and aesthetic standards across all hotel facilities.

3. Compliance & Safety Management

·     Ensure strict compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, fire life safety, and OHSAS standards.

·     Establish crisis management, emergency response procedures, and conduct mandatory safety audits.

4. Budgeting & Cost Control (OpEx & Utilities)

·     Prepare, manage, and audit annual engineering Operating Expenditure (OpEx) and utilities budgets.

·     Spearhead sustainability and energy conservation programs (Green Hotel initiatives) to optimize utility consumption.

5. Vendor & Contractor Management

·     Negotiate, evaluate, and manage SLA/maintenance contracts with external service providers and technical contractors.

·     Conduct periodic performance reviews of vendor services to ensure service quality and cost efficiency.

6. Innovation & Technology Integration

·     Deploy modern technologies such as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), BMS, and IoT for smart facilities management.

·     Implement automated tracking systems for maintenance tickets, assets, and utility tracking.

7. Training & Team Development

·     Build, mentor, and evaluate chief engineers and technical staff across all properties.

·     Design technical capability-building and safety training programs for hotel maintenance teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
2. Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of combined experience in Project Management and Property Maintenance / Hotel Engineering.
• At least 3-5 years in a senior management capacity overseeing multi-property hotel/resort operations or commercial real estate portfolios.

1. Skills:

• Strong executive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic decision-making skills.
• In-depth knowledge of hotel MEP systems, building codes, fire safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Expertise in CapEx/OpEx budgeting, financial planning, and contract negotiations.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal executive communication).
• Proficiency in Auto CAD, MS Project, CMMS, BMS, and prop-tech applications.

The Imperial Hotels & Resorts

Imperial Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality group with 15 hotels across Thailand, offering four distinct brands: The Wellness Collection Hotels, The Imperial Hotels & Resorts, TARA, and imm Hotel. Each brand is designed to serve different travel needs-from wellness retreats and leisure stays to business and city travel.

Strategically located nationwide, our hotels cater to every purpose of travel, unified by warm, attentive Thai hospitality that ensures comfort, convenience, and meaningful guest experiences.

"Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted"

www.imperialhotels.com