Director of Engineering

COREcruitment Ltd; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Paid time off

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to oversee engineering, maintenance and facilities at a large-scale resort property. The role directs capital projects, safety, and efficiency to ensure top-tier operations.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with building codes and health & safety regulations to optimize guest experience and property performance.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership in engineering/facilities.
• Strong strategic planning and budgeting skills.
• Excellent cross-functional communication abilities.
• Experience overseeing building systems incl. HVAC, electrical, plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering, maintenance and facilities operations across hotel/resort.
• Lead preventative maintenance programmes for reliability and longevity.
• Direct engineering team recruitment, training and development.
• Manage budgets, capex and Opex.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Maintenance management

Communication

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

Energy management software

Job description

Package & Benefits:

• Annual bonus potential, paid time off and comprehensive employee benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to oversee all engineering, maintenance and facilities operations at a large-scale resort property. This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the effective operation, maintenance and long-term performance of the property's physical infrastructure, building systems and facilities.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction to the engineering department, oversee capital improvement projects, manage departmental budgets and ensure the highest standards of safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering, maintenance and facilities operations, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programmes to ensure the reliability and longevity of property infrastructure.
• Lead, recruit, train and develop the engineering and maintenance team.
• Manage departmental budgets, financial forecasting, capital expenditure and operational expenses.
• Oversee renovation projects, capital improvements and engineering initiatives from planning through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, health and safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Maintain the operational integrity of guest rooms, public areas, recreational facilities, pools and water-based attractions.
• Establish departmental policies, procedures and performance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs and enhance overall property performance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to support the overall guest experience and operational objectives.
• Oversee emergency response procedures and ensure appropriate contingency plans are in place.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous senior engineering or facilities leadership experience within a hotel, resort, hospitality or large-scale commercial environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and general building systems.
• Experience managing capital expenditure projects, departmental budgets and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations, building codes and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Relevant technical qualifications, certifications or equivalent professional experience.