Chief Engineer

EOS•Bethany Beach, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer will participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans. This role involves monitoring the budget, controlling expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance, and capital planning. The Chief Engineer will lead resort renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely completion of projects within budget. This position also manages day-to-day staffing requirements, plans and assigns work, and establishes performance and development goals for employees. Additionally, the Chief Engineer provides mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance. They will educate and train all employees in compliance with national and local laws and safety regulations, ensuring staff are properly trained and have the necessary tools and equipment. A key responsibility is ensuring a safe and secure environment for guests and employees in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures. The role involves maintaining relations with outside contacts, understanding and responding to guest needs to ensure high guest satisfaction, and ensuring the grounds are maintained to property standards. A preventive maintenance program is crucial to ensure the facility is maintained and in service for guests. The Chief Engineer will also manage parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing waste and supporting "green" initiatives. This role may be responsible for security to minimize risk and may perform other duties as assigned, potentially serving as the manager on duty.

Requirements

Some college or advanced vocational training plus four years of experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry fields.
Professional certifications and license may be necessary.

Nice To Haves

Hotel or Resort experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial plans.
Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on energy management, preventive maintenance and capital planning.
Lead resort renovations and other projects, negotiate contracts and ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
Manage day-to-day staffing requirements, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for employees.
Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance.
Educate and train all employees in compliance with national and local laws and safety regulations.
Ensure staff is properly trained and has the tools and equipment to carry out job duties.
Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests and employees in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
Maintain relations with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies and others as needed.
Understand and respond to guest needs and ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.
Ensure the grounds are maintained and kept to property standards.
Carry out preventive maintenance program to ensure facility is maintained and in service for our guests.
Maintain and order parts and supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste and maintaining “green” initiatives.
May be responsible for security to minimize risk of theft, crime and other hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May also serve as manager on duty.