Trailborn Hotels & Resorts · 11 hours ago
Director of Engineering
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the physical plant, maintenance, and engineering operations. The Chief Engineer will lead the Engineering and Grounds department, ensuring that maintenance and repair activities meet company objectives and budgetary guidelines while providing support for guest-related maintenance needs.
Responsibilities
Leadership oversight and Administration of all aspects of the Engineering and Grounds department. Ensuring that the maintenance and repair of facilities operations and construction management activities are meeting all company objectives and requirements within budgetary guidelines
Responsible for creation and administration of the department financial plan and management of the approved plan including labor, expenses, and allocations
Coordinate Engineering and Grounds activities under the direction of the General Manager. Work effectively and cooperatively with all department Directors to ensure all guest service goals are met. The position is a member of the Property Leadership Team
Maintain professional and credible working relationship outside contractors, and vendors
Provide full support for all guest-related maintenance needs. Guest services are a priority
Detailed, hands-on planning of all Capital Projects. Work under the direction of the General Manager in the preparation of the Annual Capital Expenditure Plan. Execute the preparation of required forms to “sell each project” to the Corporate Executive Team in order to obtain funds. Once approved execute each project according to the cradle to grave CEA process. Obtain and evaluate all proposals for material and contract labor, purchasing and contract preparation, the approval of all invoices and the reconciliation of all expenditures
Prepare and maintain a 5-year running Capital Plan, including, but not limited to recurring improvements such as roofing, painting, and other recurring/cyclic work
Responsible for the oversight of the administration and execution of all contracts, certificates of insurance and permitting for all projects according to policy and regulation
Work with the Project manager to ensure each project is successful and timely completed within budget and within the defined Scope of Work
Plan, develop and implement procedures for all facilities maintenance, repair operations and construction. Provide Director level oversight for the CMMS maintenance management program. Direct all Engineering and Grounds Department activities focusing on continual improvement and effective asset management
Plan and implement any/all opening/closing of operational facilities as needed. Ensure that all operations open on time with full services and are closed safely efficiently
Lead and supervise the Assistant Chief Engineer to ensure that maintenance work orders are being completed in a cost effective, timely and satisfactory manner. Ensure there is no backlog of work orders and that all projects are up to date
Review and approve all departmental purchase orders and invoices within budget
Comply with all Federal, State and County regulations, policies and procedures. Comply with all company policies and standards
Facilitate and document annual departmental refresher trainings with all employees, “Emergency Action Plan procedures.” Conduct weekly and documented safety meetings with staff
Oversee all timekeeping, scheduling and meal break compliance
Must be able to demonstrate professional and courteous behavior with all guests and employees
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 to 10 year's supervisory or foreman experience in general building maintenance, or in trades such as electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, etc
Must possess, or able to obtain, a valid Driver's license within 90 days of employment, and comply with Trailborn company vehicle policy
Preferred
Must have a B.S. or an advanced degree in a related engineering discipline, facilities engineering, construction management, project management, building technology, or seven to ten years of professional equivalent managerial/supervisory level experience
Established leadership, management and team-building skills
Strong commitment to process and change management with the ability to assess department demands and structure, including but limited to strengths, weaknesses and opportunities analyses, and evaluations of roles, responsibilities, and business processes
Preparation and management of Operational and Capital budget programs
Preparation and oversight of construction management program
Comply with all current related safety and health requirements
Must possess physical stamina and condition to withstand heavy labor related to work in an extreme outside environment
Must be capable of lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and various engineering software programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively handle numerous tasks simultaneously
Benefits
Medical (with company contribution)
Dental (with company contribution)
Vision (with company contribution)
Paid Time Off
401(k) (with company match)
Sick Time
Employee Dining Discounts
Employee Marketplace Discounts
Company
Trailborn Hotels & Resorts
Trailborn is the leading hospitality brand and management company bringing boutique hotels to the great outdoors.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Weiss
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Recent News
2024-12-12
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