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Viceroy Hotels and Resorts · 1 hour ago

Director of Engineering

Ketchum, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts is set to open a new resort in Sun Valley in the summer of 2026, and they are seeking a Director of Engineering to join their pre-opening team. The role involves leading the facilities management program, overseeing maintenance operations, and ensuring safety and security protocols are implemented throughout the hotel.

Hospitality

Hiring Manager

Alysia Briggs

Responsibilities

Develops Engineering/Facilities strategy and annual budget in determining projected expenses, operating equipment and CAPEX requirements in line with the development of the Annual Business Plan

Develop, recommend, and direct the operations, policies, procedures, plans and programs of the Engineering department

Monitor staff performance in all phases of job functions, assign responsibilities, effectively delegate duties to team and review performance; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel

Create, execute and continually review and refine the hotel preventative and reactive maintenance programs

Ensure all departments are trained in safety and security awareness to all departments

Ensure the implementation of systems, processes and equipment in accordance with energy conservation, environmentally friendly guidelines where possible

Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended

Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the maintenance and operation of the physical structures of the hotel

Oversee all shift activity, including reports and incidents, patrolling, dispatching, various logs/files, all activity on daily shift

Conduct periodic and scheduled audits on the completion of all maintenance projects

Maintain inventory of all parts and supplies; purchase all related parts, supplies, tools and equipment

Qualification

Facilities managementPlumbingElectrical codesLeadership skillsSafetySanitationProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam spiritCreative thinking

Required

Excellent leadership skills and proven experience in a luxury/lifestyle environment, must possess a positive attitude and be a team player

Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

Excellent safety and sanitation skills

Working knowledge of plumbing codes, electrical codes, fire codes, local mechanical codes, water treatment program, blueprints and plumbing and wiring schematics

Result oriented, be highly organized, be highly analytical and procedural, be a creative and strategic thinker, and will have an ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines

Team spirit-oriented person and influencer for the entire Maintenance / Engineering Team

Minimum 3-5 years previous experience preferred in a similar position in a hotel required

Preferred

Preopening experience in a resort setting strongly preferred

Company

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts

Welcome to Viceroy Hotels & Resorts – Redefining Modern Luxury in Global Hospitality Named in the top ten of ‘Top 25 Hotel Brands’ on Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023.

Founded in 1999

West Hollywood, California, US

1001-5000 employees