FRANCISCO BENITEZ, CDOE
Miami, Fl. 33156
Mobile: 786-***-****
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Director of EngineeringOF HOTELS / FACILITIES
SUMMARY
A talented Director of Engineering. Professionally experienced in unique luxury hotels and resorts. Seeking a challenging opportunity with a dynamic hotel organization where I can continue to drive my extensive engineering management expertise and skill-sets. Providing a positive impact on the organization while perfecting a hotel’s product. Certified Director of Engineering (NAHLA). CORE COMPETENCIES
Drive perfection Chiller Plants
Preventive maintenance Ensures Cleanliness
Guest Satisfaction Capital projects
Attention to detail Motivate Team
Manage large Projects Daily Staff Meetings
High Rise Facilities Vendor negotiations
Budget preparation Recognition Programs
HVACR Focused & Dedicated
Highly efficient Builds Relationships
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Director of Engineering (High Gate)
2021 to present
The Gabriel South Beach(Pre Opening)
Work with Contractors from beginning to end of projects Maintain all equipments on property
Minimizing costs in keeping as much in house as possible. Owners requests.
Director of Engineering(High Gate)
2020 to 2021
Hilton Cabana
Run day to day operations of the Engineering Dept. Work with contractors scheduling to end product.
Pm programs (Synergy).
Work with engineers to maximize work in house to minimize costs. Director of Engineering (High Gate)
April 2019 to 2020
The Celino Hotel(pre-opening)
Run the day to day operations of the Engineering Department. Work with contractors and owners.
Eden Roc/Nobu hotels
Nov 2017 to 2019
Work side by side with the Director of Engineering. The Betsy hotel
June 2016 to Nov. 2017
Responsibilities :
Work side by side with Director of Engineering.
Viceroy Miami Hotels
(Sept. 2014 toJune 2016)
Engineering Supervisor
Responsibilities:
a) In charge of RMA program
b) Take ownership of owner’s request
c) Invoke and maintain a PM program for RMA units
d) In charge of electrical and plumbing projects. Keeping as much in house as possible to minimize outsource costs
Shelborne/Wyndham Grand.
(Aug. 19 to Sept. 20 (1 year))
-Director of Engineering
-Responsibilities
-Head of the security department.
-Head of IT department.
-Head of the Engineering department. Responsible for the upkeep and operations of facilities equipment and pre maintenance of all equipment.
-Maintenance of all landscape of Hotel.
-Have a crew of 7 engineers.
-Work side by side with all departments to ensure the guest experience.
-Have face to face time with guest that have had a bad experience to ensure a Positive turnover.
VICEROY HOTELS AND RESORTS (3 years )
VICEROY MIAMI
Miami, Fl.
Engineering Manager
Work side by side with the Director of engineering for this highly unique urban luxury high rise property. Featuring over 500 mixed use hotel guestroom and condominium residences. The Viceroy Hotel consists of 148 hotel guestrooms, 4k square feet of meeting space, 28k square foot Spa facility with 17 treatment rooms,a restaurant venue 15th & vine features 3 striking restaurants, 50 Lounge offers 3 unique restaurants, bars, and lounge, including a rooftop venue. Responsibilities
- Direct and monitor all daily functions of Engineering operations both interior and exterior
- Scheduling and Preventive Maintenance
- Manage Engineering Staff
- Responsible for all common areas, mechanical equipment and tower structure.
Daniel Electrical Contractors (11 years)
Started as a Material Man and work in all aspects of the electrical industry. I was given the opportunity to attend school for 4 years at ABCI Technical Institute for electrical(have certificates). Worked my way up to Superintendent . Attended Safety training courses. Safety Captain for construction sites and a Safety Committee Member for Daniel Electrical Inc.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directed and monitored all daily functions of the Electrical aspects of the construction of high rises
- Build according to the blue Prints and documented all extra work outside of scope of the project.
- Scheduled all personnel according to the necessity of the job.
- Order material accordingly to not have an excess amount which would occur loss of revenue.
- Attended all meetings with different contractor to ensure a productive Job.
- Worked with OSHA to ensure a safe workplace for all employees.