Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality; Breckenridge (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Alpenrock in Breckenridge, CO seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the care, upkeep, and future of the hotel. The role is hands-on and will keep building systems, grounds, and operations running safely and smoothly to create an exceptional guest experience.

You will oversee daily engineering operations, emergency programs, budgets, and capital expenditures, while aligning with brand standards and codes.

Qualifications

• More than two years of post high school education.
• 4–5 years of related experience in a hotel engineering role.
• Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Experience with housekeeping operations and hotel systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HR in the division to attract, retain and motivate staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct reviews, resolve problems.
• Develop and manage the capital expenditure plan and departmental budget.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program and manage vendor contracts to standards and codes.
• Direct Emergency Programs; conduct inspections, drills, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop energy conservation programs to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate renovation bidding and oversee contractors to ensure quality at minimal cost.

Education

Post high school education

4–5 years of related experience

Tools

Building management/engineering knowledge

Housekeeping operations knowledge

Job description

Why us?

Hotel Alpenrock brings a fresh take on mountain hospitality to Breckenridge, Colorado.

Inspired by the town's adventurous spirit and gold-rush roots, our four-star service mountain modern hotel delivers authentic local character, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor adventure. Located at the base of Peak 9 and steps from historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock is designed to help guests experience the very best of Breckenridge.

At Hotel Alpenrock, great experiences start behind the scenes. Our Engineering team keeps everything running smoothly—from guest rooms and public spaces to the systems that power the entire hotel.

Your work ensures that every guest can focus on what matters most: ad. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with your hands, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things right, you'll thrive here.

Job Overview

Lead the care, upkeep, and future of our hotel as Director of Engineering. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll keep our building, equipment, grounds, and behind-the-scenes operations running safely, smoothly, and beautifully-creating an exceptional experience for guests and associates alike.

You'll oversee day-to-day engineering operations, build and lead emergency preparedness programs, and ensure the hotel remains compliant with brand standards and all applicable codes and regulations. From preventative maintenance and landscaping to capital projects and long-term planning, you'll help protect the asset, control expenses, and make thoughtful investments in the property's future.

As a member of the Executive Committee, you'll bring a proactive, solutions-focused perspective to the hotel's leadership team while managing departmental budgets, recommending capital expenditures, and supporting an elevated guest experience at every turn.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations.
• Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition.
• Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering. May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.

Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.

May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.

Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas:

• General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling,
• painting - prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping. Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.

Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.

Requires management skills.

Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.

Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate