VP - Engineering

Role Overview

The Vice President Engineering & Projects is responsible for leading and managing the Engineering and Project functions across all existing and upcoming Royal Orchid and Regenta Hotels across India. The role ensures engineering excellence, asset upkeep, compliance, safety, sustainability, and timely delivery of new hotel projects.

1. Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Oversight – JLO & Managed Hotels & Franchise Hotels.
• Provide technical support to all Chief Engineers of JLO and Managed Hotels across Pan India.
• Implement and monitor Engineering SOPs, preventive maintenance practices, and quality standards.
• Monitor daily energy and water consumption against budget and drive energy optimization initiatives.
• Support units in resolving engineering challenges affecting guest experience and asset upkeep.
• Coordinate with Unit GMs and CEs on CAPEX, renovation plans, and ensure zero breakdown culture.
• Develop and implement annual HSE, fire safety, and hygiene plans to ensure safety of people and assets.
• Conduct scheduled property visits and report observations to GM, Cluster Head, COO, and CMD.
• Review incident reports and ensure permanent solutions for engineering and safety-related issues.
• Support recruitment of qualified engineering leaders across properties.
• Provide corporate guidance on sustainability, safety, and compliance initiatives.
• Conduct monthly engineering review meetings with all CEs and report outcomes to CMD, COO, Cluster Heads, and Unit GMs.
• Ensure all statutory and engineering compliance requirements are implemented and monitored.

2. Technical Advisory for New Projects / Pre-Opening Hotels

• Conduct technical surveys for new hotel acquisitions, Greenfield and brownfield projects and feasibility studies for management review.
• Managing Renovation projects/ Expansion projects of JLO Hotels with and adequate timeline and budget.
• Coordinate project reviews with owners/owner representatives and report progress to management with Gantt Chart, PERT Chart , MS Project reports
• Ensure adherence to brand standards, NBC, NFPA, PCB, CEIG, and all mandated technical and safety norms.
• Prepare detailed handover checklists to ensure smooth transition from Projects to Operations.
• Ensure internal and external audits are conducted as per project brand standards, Compliances and statutory requirements.

3. Corporate Functions & Strategic Initiatives

• Review and update Engineering Policies, Brand Standards, SOPs, and safety protocols for men and machinery.
• Oversee implementation of safety audits, permit-to-work systems, and near-miss reporting across all hotels.
• Roll out pan-India projects related to energy optimization, water conservation, engineering value-added initiatives, and cost-saving programs.
• Develop and implement online training programs for engineering teams across units and corporate office.
• Provide technical approvals for unit-level decisions with concurrence of COO, President, and CMD.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Expertise in hotel engineering operations
• Project management excellence