Director of Engineering

Auberge Collection; Meadows of Dan (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection's The Lodge at Primland in Meadows of Dan, VA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering and maintenance, ensuring the property's appearance, functionality and sustainability. The role focuses on efficient service and asset integrity to enhance guest experiences.

You will manage facilities teams, plan preventive maintenance, and drive reliability across building systems, with a culture of accountability and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Chief Engineer in a hospitality setting.
• Proven leadership, management and administrative skills.
• Experience recruiting, performance management and team development.
• Extensive knowledge of building trades and facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance operations for The Lodge at Primland and Auberge Collection properties.
• Plan, organize and direct activities related to facilities and systems.
• Mentor and inspire a team of engineers to uphold accountability and excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Team development

Strategic planning

Job description

• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 160,000 - yearly

Company Description

Located on 12,000 acres in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection is a majestic year-round mountain retreat with myriad outdoor adventure experiences. Guests can revel in the refined authenticity and natural beauty of the property, while enjoying luxury accommodations including cottages with sweeping vistas, Tree House suites, and a variety of rooms and suites located in the main Lodge. Resort amenities include the championship-caliber Highland Course, a full-service wellbeing retreat with an indoor pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center, theater, game room, a fully equipped observatory and an on-site astronomy team, an exceptional culinary program with five distinct farm-to-table experiences, and thrill-seeking outdoor adventure programming ranging from horseback riding to fly-fishing and beyond.

Lead our engineering team and oversee all aspects of the engineering and maintenance operations for the property. Play a key role in ensuring the appearance, functionality and integrity of the property are optimized while implementing strategies that support efficiency and sustainability.

• Focus on providing efficient service that contributes to meaningful guest experiences and maintains the physical assets at their highest level.
• Emphasis on planning, organizing and directing activities that are concerned with the maintenance structures, facilities and systems.
• Mentor and inspire a team of engineers fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and proactive maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Chief Engineer in a hospitality field.
• Proven leadership, management and administrative skills.
• Successful management of key talent and culture processes to include recruiting, performance management and team and culture development.
• Extensive knowledge of building trades and overall mechanics of building operations and maintenance.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
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, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
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About Friedkin
Friedkin 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 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

Primland Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Primland Ltd 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, Primland Ltd 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.