Director of Engineering

As part of the Auberge family, we are looking for a dynamic facilities leader, who can manage budgets and capital funds, expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation and have an eye for maintaining the highest of luxury standards in product finishes, timely and efficient remediations, standards and regulatory requirements. Shell Bay, Auberge Collection, is a 120-acre retreat in Hallandale Beach with a championship golf course, racquet club, private yacht club, a boutique 60 guest room hotel and 108 private residences, debuting in 2027.

Responsibilities

Supervises the performance, operations, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, light, power and additional critical systems of the property; Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against the annual Budget; Makes on-going recommendations for efficiencies, cost savings, and operational improvements; Establishes and implements safety procedures such as life safety manual, business continuity plan, safety, emergency, and standard operating procedures; Develops an engineering operating strategy aligned with the property/brand's business strategy; Maintains complete knowledge of the fire system, well water system, septic system, onsite water treatment system, and irrigation system; Oversees the strategic direction of general projects related to the enhancement of the property including planning, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the financial results of the project; Implements and monitors an effective and accountable Preventative Maintenance system tailored to the property; Ensures ongoing preventive maintenance programs are scheduled for equipment, systems, and public areas; Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises; Responds to all emergency situations; Monitors and supervises subcontractors when it is not practical for the job to be performed in-house; Administers service contracts to support property needs; Completes administrative tasks, including reporting, budgeting, project management, in a timely manner; Researches and prepares capital requests for approval and subsequent implementation; Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current; Schedules, completes various labor reports, makes assignments for work orders, manages department payroll

Requirements

Ten years' operating experience in a hotel/residential engineering department; Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities (when applicable), and carpentry; Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all operating departments; Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations

Nice to have

Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; Experience at an Executive Level position