Chief Engineer - Resort Engineering & Facilities

The Chief Engineer will lead the daily operation of the Engineering department, including maintenance of resort buildings, guest rooms, mechanical systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pools, grounds, and other property infrastructure. The Chief Engineer will lead a skilled maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance and capital projects, manage vendors and contractors, and help protect the long-term value of the resort's assets while delivering a safe, comfortable, and exceptional guest experience.

What You Will Do

The Chief Engineer will lead the daily operations of the Engineering and Facilities department, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of maintenance needs. The Chief Engineer will also oversee the maintenance and operation of resort buildings, guest rooms, public areas, recreational facilities, and grounds.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, carpentry, building maintenance, and preventive maintenance. The candidate will also have experience leading, training, scheduling, and developing maintenance or engineering teams.

Requirements

• Previous Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, or Senior Maintenance leadership experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, hospitality, or large commercial property.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, carpentry, building maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience leading, training, scheduling, and developing maintenance or engineering teams.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, construction projects, and facility improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems, safety requirements, permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing and managing departmental budgets, labor forecasts, purchasing, and capital improvement projects.
• Strong project management, organization, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while responding effectively to emergency maintenance needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with guests, employees, vendors, contractors, and resort leadership.
• Knowledge of hotel or resort operations and the ability to understand how Engineering impacts the overall guest experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Relevant technical certifications or licenses preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• 24-hour on-call rotation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Visa/relocation assistance
• Remote flexibility
• Stipends
• Bonus/commission