Chief Engineer

EOS; Bethany Beach (DE); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS in Bethany Beach, DE seeks an experienced facilities manager to oversee maintenance, energy management, and capital planning for a resort environment.

The role leads renovations, budgets, and staffing, while ensuring compliance with safety laws and delivering high guest satisfaction. A strong background in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry is preferred, with certifications potentially required.

Qualifications

• Some college or advanced vocational training with four years of experience in general building maintenance and/or construction, or equivalent.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry fields.
• Hotel or Resort experience preferred.
• Professional certifications and licenses may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in annual department budget and financial plans; monitor budget and control expenses with focus on energy management and capital planning.
• Lead resort renovations and other projects; negotiate contracts and ensure on-time completion within budget.
• Manage day-to-day staffing; plan, assign work and set performance and development goals; provide coaching and feedback.
• Educate and train staff on compliance with national/local laws and safety regulations; ensure proper tools and equipment.
• Maintain a safe environment for guests and employees; liaise with regulatory agencies and others as needed.
• Understand guest needs and ensure high guest satisfaction.
• Ensure grounds are maintained to property standards.
• Carry out preventive maintenance to keep the facility in good service order for guests.
• Order parts and supplies efficiently while supporting green initiatives.
• May be responsible for security to minimize theft and hazards; may serve as manager on duty.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff management

Energy management

Education

Trade school or college coursework

Tools

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Carpentry

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance and capital planning.
• Lead resort renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts and ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
• Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for employees. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
• Educate and train all employees in compliance with national and local laws and safety regulations. Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and employees in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures. Maintain relations with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies and others as needed.
• Understand and respond to guest needs and ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Ensure the grounds are maintained and kept to property standards.
• Carry out preventive maintenance program to ensure facility is maintained and in service for our guests.
• Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.
• May be responsible for security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned. May also serve as manager on duty.

Job Qualifications

• Some college or advanced vocational training plus four years of experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry fields
• Hotel or Resort experience preferred.
• Professional certifications and license may be necessary.

Salary range - $83k - $93k