What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Engineering position at The Dewberry Charleston?
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assistant Chief Engineer
DEPARTMENT: POM
REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for managing the daily operations of the Engineering department.
- Manage department scheduling, as well as PTO and other time off requests.
- Prioritize issues and assign work orders accordingly.
- Oversee the Engineering team to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Enforce company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage the guest room and back of house preventative maintenance programs.
- Provide training and leadership to the Engineering staff, leading by example.
- Act as the Director of Engineering as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High level of knowledge in MEP and related systems.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience overseeing Fire and Life Safety systems.
- Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role in the hospitality industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible schedule available, with the understanding that this position is on-call 24/7.
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEWBERRY TEAM:
- 401K with Company Match (4%)*
- Education Reimbursement*
- Paid Maternity Leave*
- Complimentary Downtown Parking
- Complimentary Dry Cleaning
- Complimentary Daily Lunch Buffet
- Best-in-class health & supplemental insurance*
- Optional Supplemental Coverages*
- Financial Advising with Roadside Capital
- Competitive Pay
- Advancement & Growth Opportunities
- Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
- Flexible Paid Time Off
*Indicates eligibility requirement
WHO WE ARE:
We are a tight-knit group of passionate individuals who are unrelenting when it comes to offering a flawless experience at The Dewberry while maintaining our unique brand standards. Every Teammate plays a key role in contributing to the success of the whole hotel.
ABOUT THE DEWBERRY:
As the 2025 Virtuoso Best Independent Hotel in the World and a 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List award recipient for Best Hotel in the World, The Dewberry is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, bordering Marion Square, just steps from the shopping and dining on King Street, Museum Mile and The Gaillard Center.
Offering 153 thoughtfully appointed rooms, world-class service and unparalleled views, The Dewberry occupies the former L. Mendel Rivers (circa 1964) federal building and pays homage to Charleston’s century architectural splendor. The hotel is the result of owner John Dewberry’s vision of “Southern ReimaginedTM,” which he developed over the course of an eight-year renovation and preservation of the building.
The Dewberry features several event spaces along with the nationally celebrated cocktail program at the brass bar in The Living Room, the whimsical cocktail lounge Citrus Club, treatments at our urban oasis, The Spa, as well as the curated boutique The Shop.
Recognized globally for its excellence, The Dewberry is known among teammates, guests, and the community as a leader in the field of hospitality. As a brand, The Dewberry teammates, experience, and brand are authentic, humble, and innovative operators driven to anticipate needs and exceed expectations.