Director of Engineering – Multi‑Site Resort Operations

Xanterra Travel Collection; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail discounts

Lodging discounts

Travel discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection is seeking a Director of Engineering for Custer State Park Resort. The role provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of engineering, maintenance, utilities, facilities, and capital planning across multiple lodges, cabins, and guest-service facilities in the Black Hills region.

The successful candidate will guide asset management, sustainability initiatives, and operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7–10 years in engineering/facilities leadership roles.
• Experience managing multi-site hospitality facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engineering, maintenance, and asset-management strategies.
• Lead geographically dispersed, multi-property resort operations.
• Oversee safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.
• Collaborate with park leadership, state agencies, and corporate resources.
• Drive preventive maintenance, CMMS/EAM governance, and capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Operations Mgmt

Cross-functional Collab

Asset Management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAM Systems

Job description

Xanterra Travel Collection is seeking a Director of Engineering for Custer State Park Resort. The role provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of engineering, maintenance, utilities, facilities, and capital planning across multiple lodges, cabins, and guest-service facilities in the Black Hills region.

The successful candidate will guide asset management, sustainability initiatives, and operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences, while