Director of Engineering - Stanley Hotel

The Stanley Hotel Engineering Leadership Opportunity

Step into a role where engineering leadership goes beyond operations—you'll be entrusted with preserving, enhancing, and evolving one of Colorado's most iconic and historic destinations.

At The Stanley Hotel, you'll oversee a complex, multi-building campus that blends over a century of history with modern hospitality expectations. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact capital projects, infrastructure modernization, and preventative maintenance strategies in an environment that demands both technical expertise and thoughtful stewardship.

As we continue to invest in the future of the property, you'll play a critical role in shaping long-term engineering strategy—driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation while maintaining the integrity and character that define The Stanley experience.

Located in Estes Park at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, this position also offers an unmatched lifestyle—where meaningful leadership work meets an inspiring natural setting.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a landmark property, The Stanley Hotel is the place to do it.

Develop, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and employees, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction. Position is responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering division.

Recommends the department's budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Experience with Historic Buildings is highly desirable. Participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.

• Lead & Develop the Team Supervise the Engineering division to attract, retain, and motivate associates. Hire, train, develop, and empower team members while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement. Conduct performance evaluations, salary reviews, coaching, and counseling. Maintain open communication and address employee relations matters, including disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Drive Financial Performance Develop and manage the department operating budget, capital expenditure plans, and forecasts. Ensure alignment with ownership goals while maintaining the highest standards for the property. Identify and implement cost control and efficiency opportunities.
• Oversee Maintenance & Property Operations Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ensure compliance with brand standards and all local, state, and federal regulations. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts to support operational excellence.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance Direct all emergency and life safety programs, including training, drills, and documentation. Ensure all systems and equipment are properly maintained and in compliance with applicable codes. Lead the hotel Safety Committee, communicate updates to the Executive Committee, and implement approved initiatives.
• Manage Capital Projects Coordinate renovation and capital improvement projects, including bidding, budgeting, and scope development. Oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to Sage standards.
• Support Sustainability Initiatives Implement and manage energy conservation programs to reduce operating costs. Oversee Building Management Systems (BMS) to optimize efficiency and guest comfort. Lead waste reduction and recycling efforts in alignment with company sustainability goals.
• Leverage Technical Expertise Apply strong technical knowledge to maintain a complex property environment. Experience with historic buildings is highly desirable, with the ability to balance preservation and modernization.

Education/Formal Training

More than two years…