Director of Engineering

SilverShoots; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection is seeking a dynamic facilities leader to manage budgets, capital funds, and maintenance programs at Shell Bay in Hallandale Beach, FL. The role focuses on delivering luxury standards, timely remediations, and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates will have extensive hotel/residential engineering experience, strong knowledge of life-safety systems, and a track record of leading high-performing teams. This on-site role reports to the Engineering & Facilities team.

Qualifications

• Ten years of operating experience in a hotel/residential engineering department.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and capital funds.
• Familiar with state and federal health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and life-safety systems.
• Reviews budgets and financial reports to align maintenance with annual goals.
• Develops preventive maintenance programs and safety procedures.
• Manages third-party vendors and capital projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

HVAC systems

Budget management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Company Description

Along Florida’s Gold Coast, immaculate sandy beaches stretch endlessly along the Atlantic Ocean, as if standing sentry to a life well lived.

Tucked down a palm-tree lined driveway in Hallandale Beach, ornate gates open onto Shell Bay, Auberge Collection, a sprawling retreat spread over 120 sun-drenched acres just north of Miami.

With a Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, a world-class racquet club, and a private yacht club, play at Shell Bay is optimized, peak performance is prized, and the potential for pleasure under the clear, blue South Florida skies is endless.

Debuting in 2027, Shell Bay will define a coveted new lifestyle within a private club setting with a boutique 60 guest room hotel and 108 bespoke private residences.

Job Description

As part of the Auberge family, we are looking for a dynamic facilities leader, who can manage budgets and capital funds, expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation and have an eye for maintaining the highest of luxury standards in product finishes, timely and efficient remediations, standards and regulatory requirements.

What Will You Do

Engineering Operations & Systems

• Supervises the performance, operations, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, light, power and additional critical systems of the property.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against the annual Budget.
• Makes on-going recommendations for efficiencies, cost savings, and operational improvements.
• Understands the impact of the department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
• Establishes and implements safety procedures such as life safety manual, business continuity plan, safety, emergency, and standard operating procedures.

Building Maintenance

• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Maintains complete knowledge of the fire system, well water system, septic system, onsite water treatment system, and irrigation system; maintain knowledge of temporary power systems.
• Oversees the strategic direction of general projects related to the enhancement of the property including planning, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the financial results of the project.

Preventive Maintenance

• Implements and monitors an effective and accountable Preventative Maintenance system tailored to the property that achieves proper environmental conditions.
• Ensures ongoing preventive maintenance programs are scheduled for equipment, systems, and public areas.
• Personally, conducts inspections, troubleshooting, supervision, and repair work for all areas of the property.
• Maintain disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• Respond to all emergency situations.

Third Party Vendors

• Monitor and supervise subcontractors when it is not practical for the job to be performed in-house, or as may be requested.
• Assess repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• If/when outsourcing third party vendors is necessary, monitor the functions of service contractors, building repair, and maintenance contractors.

Administration

• Completes all administrative tasks, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management, etc. in a timely manner.
• Research and prepare capital requests for approval and subsequent implementation.
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Ensure completion of work tickets in a timely manner.
• Regularly educate team members on preventive maintenance and equipment use.
• Maintain written standards of department performance expectations.
• Implement cross training to build skill levels and competency within the department.
• Counsel team members on work performance and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
• Schedule, completes various labor reports, makes assignments for work orders, manages department payroll.

Qualifications

Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities (when applicable), and carpentry. Ten years’ operating experience in a hotel/residential engineering department (with experience at an Executive Level position preferred) Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all operating departments. Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit auberge.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.

About The Friedkin Group

The Friedkin Group is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin Group portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com.

Auberge Collection LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Auberge Collection LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Auberge Collection LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.