Director of Engineering

Sage Hospitality Group • Breckenridge, CO

5d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Alpenrock brings a fresh take on mountain hospitality to Breckenridge, Colorado. Inspired by the town’s adventurous spirit and gold-rush roots, our four-star service mountain modern hotel delivers authentic local character, and easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor adventure. Located at the base of Peak 9 and steps from historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock is designed to help guests experience the very best of Breckenridge. At Hotel Alpenrock, great experiences start behind the scenes. Our Engineering team keeps everything running smoothly—from guest rooms and public spaces to the systems that power the entire hotel. Your work ensures that every guest can focus on what matters most: ad. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with your hands, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things right, you’ll thrive here. Job Overview Lead the care, upkeep, and future of our hotel as Director of Engineering. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll keep our building, equipment, grounds, and behind-the-scenes operations running safely, smoothly, and beautifully—creating an exceptional experience for guests and associates alike. You’ll oversee day-to-day engineering operations, build and lead emergency preparedness programs, and ensure the hotel remains compliant with brand standards and all applicable codes and regulations. From preventative maintenance and landscaping to capital projects and long-term planning, you’ll help protect the asset, control expenses, and make thoughtful investments in the property’s future. As a member of the Executive Committee, you’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused perspective to the hotel’s leadership team while managing departmental budgets, recommending capital expenditures, and supporting an elevated guest experience at every turn.

Requirements

• More than two years of post high school education
• Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.
• May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
• Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas: General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling, painting – prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping.
• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Requires management skills.
• Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
• Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Human Resources in the division to attract, retain and motivate the staff; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget capital expenditure plan, forecasts and objectives consistent with maintaining a first class property and management's expectations.
• Develop, implement and manage a maintenance program and negotiate maintenance contracts for the hotel, the grounds and all of the equipment in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations to ensure the safety, convenience and satisfaction of all guests, managers and employees to protect the asset and maintain the property in first class condition.
• Develop, implement and direct all Emergency Programs; ensure all equipment is maintained, conduct inspections and drills, ensure compliance with all codes and regulations, train all employees and maintain accurate records to ensure a safe environment which protects the asset, guests and employees.
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation programs for the property to minimize expenses.
• Coordinate renovation bidding, define the cost and scope of the project and oversee the general contractor and subcontractors to ensure quality work is performed for minimal cost.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree