Director of Engineering

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k savings plan

Free daily family meals

Team member discounts

Job summary

Noble House River Terrace Inn, part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Director of Engineering to lead maintenance and engineering operations in a Wine Country setting. You will manage assets, optimize energy use, and oversee a skilled team ensuring safety, comfort, and reliability for guests.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, vendor coordination, and adherence to safety standards. A strong background in hospitality facilities and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in resort or hotel management with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for hotel maintenance and engineering operations.
• Maintain physical assets and optimize energy efficiency.
• Manage a team of professionals; ensure safety, comfort, and functionality.
• Develop and implement an engineering/maintenance strategy aligned with hotel goals.
• Oversee capital projects, renovations, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects and engineers as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Project management

CRM systems

Analytics tools

Travel willingness

Industry best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Property management systems

CRM software

Analytics tools

Job description

We Are

Ideally situated along the picturesque Napa River, near vibrant Oxbow Public Marketplace, the Culinary Institute of America, and lively downtown Napa, River Terrace Inn is the ultimate Wine Country destination. Inviting rooms and suites with calming river views and warm fireplaces welcome guests back after days spent exploring the Valley. The Inn provides Napa visitors with accommodations that feel like home while staying true to Wine Country’s chic, boutique aesthetic. Our restaurant ALBA Bar & Cafe is open daily for breakfast, and small bites in the evening at the Bar. We also have (3) private rooms for banquets & catered events.

Job Type

Full-time

A day in the life

The Director of Engineering is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for hotel maintenance and engineering operations. The Director of Engineering will be responsible for maintaining the hotel's physical assets, optimizing its energy efficiency, and managing a team of skilled professionals to ensure guests and staff are safe, comfortable, and functional.

Engineering & Maintenance Operations

• Implement an engineering and maintenance strategy aligned with the hotel's goals, focusing on efficiency, safety, and guest satisfaction.
• Establish long-term plans for facility upgrades, improvements, and capital projects in collaboration with senior management.
• Manage the engineering department, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
• Develop a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Provide maintenance, repairs, and replacements of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Optimize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime by developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in accordance with safety regulations.
• Optimize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime by developing preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate, plan, and supervise renovation, repair, and upgrade projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Work with external contractors, architects, and engineers as needed.
• Ensure renovating, repairing, and upgrading projects are completed within budget and on time by planning, coordinating, and supervising them.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventories.
• Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards by establishing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures.
• Make routine inspections to identify potential hazards and address them as soon as possible.

Additional Responsibility Includes Leadership & Department Support

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, required. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in resort or hotel management, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of achieving financial and operational goals.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using property management systems and other relevant software.
• Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on analytical thinking.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications, including CRM systems and analytics tools.
• Travel within the designated area as needed.
• Knowledgeable about industry best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional appearance and presentation required.
• Meet NHHR background screening requirements.

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule

• Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers, subordinates guests, and purveyors in a variety of work situations. Must have active listening and effective communication skills.
• Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling. Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance.
• Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
• Ability to recognize problems and to find solutions creatively and expeditiously. Ability to set priorities and use initiative; solid decision-maker.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours.

Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking. Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, and close vision. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Guest Service Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and courteously with guests at all times.
• Respond quickly and effectively to guest maintenance concerns.
• Maintain guest privacy and confidentiality while working in occupied rooms.
• Support the hotel's commitment to exceptional hospitality and guest satisfaction.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA, local, state, and company safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with life-safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Identify and address safety concerns proactively.

In return, we offer competitive wages, Pay on Demand, a 401k savings plan which you will be eligible to join after 90 days of employment. Team members can take advantage of free daily family meal. In addition, team members are eligible for the Noble House Team Member and Family & Friends Rate discount Program at Noble House properties.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us The River Terrace Inn Hotel lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.

DEIA Statement

At River Terrace Inn, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Pay

$122,500 yearly plus bonuses and incentives.

Salary Description

$122,500

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