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(CHN-Shanghai) Director, FLS, Greater China contract Full Time
Additional Information
Job Number 24216236
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location Shanghai Operations, 9/F Tower B One ITC, Shanghai, Shanghai, China, 200030VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Shanghai%20Operations%2C%209/F%20Tower%20B%20One%20ITC%2C%20Shanghai%2C%20Shanghai%2C%20China%2C%20200030)
Schedule Full Time
Located Remotely? N
Position Type Management
Position Summary
_As a member of Fire Life Safety & Security Design (FLS/SD) and Global Design (GD) Greater China, is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to maximize compliance of fire protection standards_ for Marriott Lodging Brands in _Greater China_ including new builds, conversions/acquisitions, re-positionings, renovations and in operating hotels. _Provide oversight and leadership to direct reports and consultants as they work toward the FLS mission of protecting guests, associates and assets by minimizing risk through standards, education and strategic partnerships focused on innovative life safety solutions. Promote and expand ongoing periodic inspections of operating hotels. Provide project management and life safety expertise through the design and construction of new and converting hotels and serve as a subject matter expert._
This role is dual reporting with a solid line to VP, FLS/SD and a dotted line to VP, GD Greater China. As such, supports owners and design teams as they comply with FLS standards and support the goals of Global Design including meeting timelines and project and department budgets.
Also responsible for deployment of FLS consultants throughout the region.
Specific Expected Contributions and Responsibilities
+ Responsible for delivery of high-quality engineering support services to business units within Global Design, Lodging, Development, Operations, Brand, Lodging Engineering, Risk Management, Ownership Franchise Services and various other Marriott businesses for all projects in the region.
+ Responsible for recruiting, coaching, training and developing consultants and/or staff to perform their defined duties. Provide performance feedback and evaluation, and career development if applicable to direct reports.
+ Make decisions for complex fire protection and life safety issues and when necessary, refer to other members within FLS/SD.
+ Build relationships and provide leadership, expertise, and management throughout Greater China.
+ Direct adaptations and modifications throughout design process and installation of systems.
+ Discuss with supervisor and team members fire protection and life safety issues or problems that have high financial impact.
+ Promote and support ongoing inspections in operating hotels in the region.
+ Remain current with emerging technologies, regional codes and best methods for automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, life safety, and smoke control in the industry and specific to the region.
+ Help develop owner preference and drive growth collaboratively with owners and Marriott internal stakeholders.
Expected Leadership Contributions
+ As a senior leader within FLS/SD, support department, other leaders, and associates within the department by serving as a role model invested in the mission of the department.
+ Manage all (owned, managed, and franchised) new build and conversion projects within the Greater China region related to the FLS function .
+ Manage internal and external resources for projects in Greater China.
+ Supervise a staff of one (1) fire protection engineer and interface with consultants to achieve results.
+ Participate as needed to ensure the FLS budget is established and met with VP, Global Design Greater China and Global Design Accounting.
+ Routinely interact with Global Design Project Directors, franchisees, building owners, clients, customers, officials, contractors, Insurance representatives and others.
+ Lead project meetings and make presentations relating to projects.
+ Act as a liaison to insurance companies, code officials, architects, owners, consultants.
+ Verify completion of projects and continue to monitor projects until FLS items are rectified.
+ Communicate on a regular basis with the VP, FLS and VP, Global Design Greater China.
+ Perform design reviews for egress, building construction, automatic sprinkler, fire alarm, and mechanical smoke control systems to ensure compliance of Marriott standards, system performance, equipment selection, constructability, maintainability, building code conformance, and sequencing.
+ Provide construction support services including fire protection system project control functions (change-order analysis and schedule impacts), cost reduction analysis, submittal reviews, mid-construction site review and report, transition planning (construction to operations), and acceptance testing.
+ Participate in preparation and presentation of the Risk Management position and provide technical expertise for the Appeals Board process with Continent President, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, VP, Global Design Greater China, SVP Risk Management and Chief Development Officer.
+ Actively listens and asks questions of customers to assess the level of satisfaction with the service being provided and to prevent problems from occurring. Regularly monitor customer satisfaction and take personal responsibility to ensure it. Follow through with customer inquiries, requests, and complaints in a timely fashion.
+ Communicate orally and in writing with customers in a responsive manner.
+ Tracks project schedules and construction documents.
+ Complete Global Design timesheet each week.
+ Actively participates in goal setting and reviews with supervisors.
Skill Requirements
+ Working knowledge of construction means and methods, facilities operations, and contracting.
+ Strong problem-solving capabilities: ability to search beyond traditional boundaries.
+ Solid background in Greater China and NFPA codes and standards.
+ Extensive writing skills required.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills which must include ability to speak in public, negotiate, explain fire protection concepts, and enforce standards while strengthening relationships, occasionally under pressure.
+ Ability to develop new processes to increase effectiveness and efficiencies.
+ Excellent management and supervisory skills.
+ Good working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
+ High degree of initiative, personal responsibility, and integrity.
+ Ability to work effectively in a collaborative work environment.
+ Willingness to share knowledge openly and assist others as necessary.
+ Willingness to be a lifelong learner and curious about fire protection and hospitality industry.
+ Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 70%).
Specific Candidate Profile
+ BS, Fire Protection Engineering or equivalent experience.
+ Professional Engineer or equivalent license preferred.
+ Minimum of 5 years related experience working in Greater China preferred.
+ Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in fire protection engineering preferred.
+ Fluent in Mandarin.
+ Willingness to reside in Shanghai, China.
_Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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