Group Director of Engineering

The Group Director of Engineering oversees all Company maintenance operations including equipment maintenance and repair, landscaping, and residence maintenance, as well as monitoring ongoing preventative maintenance programs for all building management systems for all Company properties. The role manages rehabilitation, expansion, and/or special capital improvements and capital maintenance projects, and works across Ocean House, Weekapaug Inn, Watch Hill Inn, the Cottage Collection, the 20 Bay Street project, and all staff housing and offsite facilities.

Responsibilities

Oversees all Company maintenance operations including equipment maintenance and repair, landscaping, and residence maintenance; Manages rehabilitation, expansion, and/or special capital improvements and capital maintenance projects; Participates in decisions affecting the overall positioning, planning, and operations of the Company; Recruits, trains, appraises, supervises, supports, develops, promotes, and guides qualified staff; Advises the Executive Committee, ownership, and senior management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, budgeting, and business and staff policies; Conducts regularly scheduled walk-throughs and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of physical structures and systems; Assigns and verifies completion of all routine maintenance and repairs; Hires, trains, supervises, coaches and counsels staff within the department; Maintains effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs; Informs leadership regarding building condition and proposes cost-effective maintenance; Coordinates with other departments to maintain safety and health standards; Maintains the exterior and interior of the hotel; Schedules repairs and maintenance with resort/general managers; Recommends future capital projects and coordinates contractors; Controls schedules, staffing, and payroll; Manages records, logs, and utilities reports; Leads Safety Initiatives and trainings; Holds project status meetings and manages contractors/vendors; Develops Capital Expenditure plans; Follows sustainability guidelines and practices.

Requirements

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities; Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects; Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments; Employee development and performance management skills; Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills; Advanced verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse operation; Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of financial and control systems; Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and personal sales skills; Experience developing and managing budgets, and hiring, training, developing, supervising, and appraising personnel; Fluency in English both verbally and written; Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy under pressure; Uphold Company standards, policies, and procedures; Prioritize and organize tasks and work area; Ability to remain calm and resolve problems using good judgement; Follow directions; Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; Maintain confidentiality of guest/employee information and pertinent hotel data; At least 5 years Hotel engineering/maintenance functions required; At least 5 years’ supervisory or managerial experience in related disciplines; Strong experience in large scale capital project management; Strong leadership and management skills; Fluency of the English language is required (read, write, speak); In-depth knowledge of building systems and engineering principles; Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Financial management and budgeting experience; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; In-depth knowledge of relevant safety regulations and building codes in Rhode Island; Ability to perform sustained physical activity, use tools or equipment requiring visual acuity, and lift approximately 25–50 pounds; Comfortable working indoors and outdoors with exposure to noise, weather conditions, and potential workplace hazards.

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Experience with preventative maintenance software and CMMS systems is often preferred