Engineering Manager - Pre-Opening Resort, Okinawa

About the role

Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Okinawa is looking for an Engineering Manager to join its pre-opening team. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role supports the opening and ongoing operation of the resort by leading daily engineering activities, keeping the highest standards of safety and functionality, and ensuring building systems, equipment, guest areas and back-of-house facilities run efficiently and reliably.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director of Engineering in managing the Engineering team's daily activities and departmental priorities.
• Take part in pre-opening activities such as inspections, testing, commissioning, snagging and operational handover of building systems and equipment.
• Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, life-safety and other property systems.
• Inspect guest rooms, residences, public areas, plant rooms and equipment regularly, and assign, monitor and follow up on work orders.
• Help recruit, train, schedule, coach and evaluate Engineering staff, and coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers.
• Maintain inspection, maintenance, inventory and warranty records, and support budgeting, purchasing, inventory control and energy conservation.
• Respond quickly to equipment failures and emergencies, and collaborate with other departments to protect guest, resident and employee experience.

Required profile

• Degree, technical diploma or professional certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive engineering or facilities-management experience, preferably in a luxury hotel, resort or complex property.
• Previous supervisory or management experience leading a technical team.
• Proficiency in Japanese is required; working knowledge of English is highly preferred.
• Legal work authorization for Japan.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and life-safety systems.
• Experience with preventive-maintenance and work-order management programs.
• Problem-solving, organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free accommodation at other Four Seasons hotels and resorts, and a 50% F&B discount at other Four Seasons hotels in Japan.
• Free dry cleaning of uniforms, free employee meals, social insurance and a defined-contribution pension plan.
• Full-time position, 40 hours per week, with 10 days off each month (9 in February).