Director of Engineering

Beztak Senior Living • Farmington Hills, MI

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Beztak Senior Living is seeking a Director of Residential Engineering to join their team. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for all maintenance, engineering, building systems, and grounds operations within a luxury senior living community. The goal is to ensure the community is safe, well-maintained, aesthetically exceptional, and operating efficiently, while delivering a five-star living experience for residents. The Director of Engineering will lead the maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance programs, manage capital improvement projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with community leadership to uphold the highest standards of service, safety, and resident satisfaction. This position is fully on-site at one of their local Michigan communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or related Vocational Training and/or equivalent work experience
• Technical training in HVAC-R/Electrical/Plumbing
• 5-7 years supervisory experience
• Experience working in an upscale hospitality setting such as luxury hotels, resorts, universities or other complex campus facilities
• Previous experience as a Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, Facilities Director or other similar role

Nice To Haves

• EPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees the coordination of building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facility expansion
• Develops and manages engineering budgets and schedules facility modifications, including cost estimates
• Inspects construction and installation progress
• Provide strategic leadership for capital improvement planning, asset preservation, vendor management, service contracts and long-term preventative maintenance planning
• Responsible for the hiring of team members and providing continuous learning and development of their team
• Motivates and holds the team accountable for delivering excellent customer service and timely, high-quality repairs
• Oversees building systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, building automation systems (BAS), electrical distribution, generators, fire/life safety systems, and other central plant infrastructure
• Performs various duties such as building repairs, snow removal, housekeeping or groundskeeping to provide residents with a clean and well-maintained living environment
• Leads emergency repairs and response efforts as may be required to prevent damage or deterioration
• Ensuring compliance with life safety and regulatory requirements
• Documents replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, etc., in all units. Also tracks systems repairs, apartment painting (full paint or touch-up), refrigerator coil cleaning, and other major repairs
• Operating a company vehicle or personal vehicle (as required) to perform job duties. Candidates must be willing and able to drive for work-related purposes as needed
• Working in a high-pressure environment, interacting with difficult customers/vendors, handling urgent matters, resolving conflicts, having effective interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee
• Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED