Engineering Manager - Adventures on the Gorge

Aramark

About The Position

Adventures on the Gorge is a premier outdoor adventure destination located on the rim of the New River Gorge in West Virginia, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Offering world-class whitewater rafting, ziplining, rock climbing, and more, the resort combines thrilling experiences with cozy accommodations, exceptional dining, and breathtaking views. With a mission to create unforgettable memories, Adventures on the Gorge is the perfect place for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The Engineering Manager at Adventures on the Gorge is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of all facilities, infrastructure, and mechanical systems across the resort. This role plans, directs, and executes all activities related to facility maintenance and engineering services, while ensuring compliance with Aramark standards, client expectations, and all applicable regulatory requirements. The Engineering Manager oversees maintenance operations across lodging units, F&B outlets, retail locations, recreation facilities, transportation assets, and common areas, including preventative maintenance planning, work order execution, capital project support, and emergency response coordination. The role is also responsible for maintaining all aquatic facilities, including pool systems, ensuring proper water chemistry, filtration and circulation performance, regulatory compliance, and seasonal opening and closing readiness. This position is accountable for maintenance financial performance, including operating budget management, labor planning, parts and inventory control, and vendor service oversight. The Engineering Manager partners closely with Operations, Lodging, Food & Beverage, Risk, and Safety teams to prioritize work, minimize downtime, and maintain peak-season readiness. The role leads maintenance supervisors and technicians, sets performance expectations, supports training and development, and reinforces a culture focused on safety, accountability, and preventative maintenance discipline. The Engineering Manager also serves as a key point of contact during facility emergencies, severe weather events, and critical equipment failures, ensuring rapid response and clear communication across departments.

Requirements

Requires 3-5 years of experience in maintenance and/or engineering
Requires 1-3 years of experience in a management role
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Ability to manage as part of a larger team or manage function independently, without direct supervision
The ability to multi-task is a must

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, engages and develops teams to enhance their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Rewards and recognizes employees
Ensures safety and sanitation standards in operation
Develops a strong level of trust and credibility regarding technical competency
Provides technical expertise in all engineering areas including the resort pool, kitchen, cabins, and all facilities
Responsible for building revenue and managing budget which includes cost controls regarding engineering, inventory, projects, and labor as well as ensuring the completion and maintenance of P&L and budget statements
Adopts all Aramark processes and systems, eliminate custom/manual reports
Understands performance metrics, data, and order and inventory trends; educate teams on key levers to improve margins
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments to provide a unified approach
Provides overall direction and manages performance for all Engineering supervisors , and front-line employees, ensuring employee development, engagement and compliance with human resource related policies and standards, including conducting applicable rounding
Ensures compliance with appropriate safety, OSHA, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards