Director of Engineering

ROLE SUMMARY

Join our team as Director of Engineering and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for overseeing all installation, repair, and upkeep of the hotel's facilities and equipment, ensuring guest and colleague comfort and safety at all times.

• Supervises the performance, operations, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, lighting, power and other critical systems of the property.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against the annual budget.
• Makes ongoing recommendations for efficiencies, cost savings, and operational improvements.
• Understands the impact of the department's operation on the overall property financial goals and educates staff on details as appropriate.
• Establishes and implements safety procedures such as life safety manual, business continuity plan, safety, emergency, and standard operating procedures.

• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Maintains complete knowledge of the fire system, well water system, septic system, on‑site water treatment system, irrigation system, and temporary power systems.
• 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 that achieves proper environmental conditions.
• Ensures ongoing preventive maintenance programs are scheduled for equipment, systems, and public areas.
• Personally conducts inspections, troubleshooting, supervision, and repair work for all areas of the property.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
• Responds to all emergency situations.

• Monitors and supervises subcontractors when it is not practical for the job to be performed in-house.
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair, including evaluating problems to determine whether professional assistance or further instruction is required.
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• If outsourcing to third‑party vendors is necessary, monitors the functions of service contractors, building repair, and maintenance contractors.

• Leads, mentors, and develops the Engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards.
• Develops and manages the Engineering department budget, including capital expenditures and long‑term asset planning.
• Drives sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction programs.
• Completes all administrative tasks, such as 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.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Ensures completion of work tickets in a timely manner.
• Regularly educates team members on preventive maintenance and equipment use.
• Maintains written standards of department performance expectations.
• Implements cross training to build skill levels and competency within the department.
• Counsels team members on work performance and recommends disciplinary actions as needed.
• Schedules, completes various labor reports, makes assignments for work orders, and manages department payroll.

• Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
• Ten years’ operating experience in a hotel/residential engineering department (Executive Level experience…