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Aaron Coleman

Aaron Coleman

Houston

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Director of Engineering recognized for delivering high-quality results through efficient project management and process improvement. Expertise in technical problem-solving, combined with strong leadership and communication skills, ensures projects consistently meet deadlines and quality benchmarks. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and driving innovation within engineering departments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Engineering

Marriott Marquis
Houston
06.2022 - Current
  • Assistant Director of Engineering for a 1000 room convention hotel in the heart of Houston, TX.
  • In charge of all Fire/ Life Safety systems
  • Maintained detailed records of all inspections and repairs to Fire/Life Safety system and equipment.
  • Organized frequency-specific inspection initiatives for municipal and corporate assessments.
  • Conduct monthly department meetings
  • Brought guest satisfaction up 7.2% in one year
  • Achieved the highest score for Marriott Life/ Safety inspections for 3 consecutive years (96%, 97%, 98%)
  • Brought associate engagement scores up 8 points over the previous year
  • Chair of the Sustainability Committee

Chief Engineer

Divi Little Bay Resort
Little Bay
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • In charge of the Engineering and Security departments for a 298 room beachfront resort
  • Introduced a structured rooms preventative maintenance program
  • Set up bi-monthly inspections of the onsite reverse osmosis system

Director of Engineering

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas
St Thomas
08.2020 - 10.2021

Director of Engineering

The Royal Hawaiian Resort
Honolulu
02.2018 - 08.2020

Director of Engineering

Marriott Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort
05.2016 - 02.2018
  • Interim Director of Engineering for a 470 room beach front resort
  • Hiring, training, and staffing of all maintenance/ landscaping staff
  • Coordinated task assignments and tracked progress for timely completion.
  • Processed and maintained accurate records of departmental paperwork per hotel policies.
  • Continual training of department personal through departmental meetings and field training
  • Coordinate construction and renovation work throughout the property

Construction Administration Manager

Encotech Engineering
06.2012 - 05.2016
  • Establish and maintain a tracking system for all construction MEP project documents (RFI’s, ASI’s, RFP’s, CO’s)
  • Review and maintain project schedule
  • Review findings of scheduled site visits with owners
  • Observe and create a plan to correct deficiencies in construction in accordance with construction documents
  • Prepare and distribute all inconsistencies during construction
  • Conduct and participate system start-up, system integration, and operational demonstrations

Construction Administrator

Cleary/ Zimmermann Engineers
06.2008 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for the comprehensive and timely administration of all MEP project related documentation
  • Represent the owner and/ or architect in project meetings and field inspections relating to the project construction
  • Make scheduled site visits to the projects and document all observations relating to the status of completion, quality of workmanship, and compliance with the construction documents

Skills

  • Fire safety systems
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Budget management
  • Customer service
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Vendor relations
  • Employee training
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-solving

References

  • Chris Donohue, General Manager (Marriott International), (407) 448-3849
  • Margret Ahto, Operations Manager (Marriott Vacation), (908) 303-5795
  • Megan Shaver, Executive Chef (Marriott International), (518) 727-2146

Timeline

Assistant Director of Engineering

Marriott Marquis
06.2022 - Current

Chief Engineer

Divi Little Bay Resort
11.2021 - 06.2022

Director of Engineering

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas
08.2020 - 10.2021

Director of Engineering

The Royal Hawaiian Resort
02.2018 - 08.2020

Director of Engineering

Marriott Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort
05.2016 - 02.2018

Construction Administration Manager

Encotech Engineering
06.2012 - 05.2016

Construction Administrator

Cleary/ Zimmermann Engineers
06.2008 - 06.2012

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