Director of Civil Engineering

Nemacolin • Wharton Township, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Civil Engineering at Nemacolin, a private, family-owned, and woman-owned luxury resort in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, is responsible for leading and inspiring the Engineering team. This role involves supervising comprehensive maintenance operations for the facility, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, emergency systems, and electrical systems. Key duties include managing inventory, purchasing, and maintaining department stock, as well as updating and ensuring compliance with engineering policies, procedures, and brand standards. The Director will monitor vendors, oversee preventive maintenance programs for all areas of the resort, and ensure 24/7 coverage, including on-call status. Additionally, the position serves as the Life Safety Director, upholding safety, health, and sanitation policies, and is responsible for staff management, budgetary oversight, regulatory compliance, and participating in long-term facilities planning. Nemacolin fosters a distinctive leadership environment focused on strategic direction, accountability, and hospitality excellence, aiming to shape guest experiences and organizational culture through creativity and innovation.

Requirements

• Prior experience as an Assistant Chief or Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering in a full-service hotel.
• Bachelor’s Degree, and trade related license or experience in Electrical, HVAC and Plumbing & steam related fields and three to five years’ experience in general engineering supervisory experience and/or through eight (8) years’ equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all duties of the position.
• Displays a professional sense of urgency when communicating and interacting with guests, co-workers and the public in a way that exceeds the guest’s needs. Identifies opportunities to improve and deliver additional value to the guest’s experience.
• Water/sewage management experience.
• Possesses sharp ability for attention to detail (able to quickly identify variances in standards), working efficiently and flexibly. Ability to multi-task and be highly organized while working under pressure.
• Knowledge of the management and operations of a world-class resort.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate HotSOS and Microsoft Office Programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong budgetary, projections, and cost control skills.
• Must have developed the following communication skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, and internal division leaders.
• Independently initiates, follows-up on, and complete assignments as well as special projects.
• Familiar with Local building codes, life safety systems, and all federal laws and codes.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to interface professionally with business contacts and customers.
• Demonstrates interpersonal sound judgment and decision-making skills in directing administrative tasks, using discretion when necessary, understanding the potential impact on the department.

Responsibilities

• Coach, lead, and inspire the Engineering team by training and setting clear goals and objectives.
• Supervise maintenance operations for the facility to include but not limited to refrigeration, heating, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen and laundry equipment, emergency systems, electrical systems, painting and finish work, dry wall, etc.
• Conducts inventory, purchasing and maintains department attic stock levels for repair and maintenance work.
• Update and maintain engineering policies, procedures, work orders using HotSOS, projects, upgrades & repairs and ensure compliance with all Nemacolin Brand Standards.
• Monitor vendors to ensure quality, delivery, warranties, exchanges, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized.
• Maintain, oversee, and track results of the preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, meeting rooms, public areas, back of house areas and all equipment.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage including on-call status and act as Manager on Duty when scheduled, or emergencies arise.
• Obtain competitive bids for all supplies and work orders and preventative maintenance programs on an annual basis or as needed.
• As the Life Safety Director, uphold and oversee safety, health and sanitation policies and procedures at the property, including all safety measures and procedures.
• Deliver internal and external guest service the Nemacolin way. Goes above and beyond – whether for an associate or guest.
• Responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to other employees and coworkers to provide superior guest service.
• Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and manages staff to ensure employees receive adequate guidance and resources to achieve established objectives.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors department objectives, standards, guidelines, budget, and other administrative processes to achieve proper management of department.
• Collects data and information through inspections and scientific testing in order to file reports to appropriate regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Inspects property utilities and equipment and takes action to correct problems in order to minimize potential for violations during on-site safety inspections by OSHA.
• Provides expertise, direction, and labor and equipment resources, including monitoring of all hazardous chemicals located within the property in event of hazardous waste spill to ensure that cleanup procedures and results are in compliance with regulations.
• Participates in long-term planning of facilities expansion and modifications to ensure that engineering requirements are satisfied within the overall plan.
• Coordinates projects by meeting with and recommending outside contractors and acts as in-house advisor on asbestos-related issues to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offerings
• Attractive 401(k) program and paid time off
• Housing, educational, and professional development support
• Savings across resort dining, retail, spa, and experiences
• Exclusive access to The Rec Center, The Market, The Pub, and the Wisteria associate community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees