Director of Engineering

Headlands Coastal Lodge and Spa, our oceanfront luxury property; The Inn at Cape Kiwanda, our hotel just steps away from the beach; and Hart’s Camp, our Airstream hotel and RV park - have an amazing opportunity for you to join our talented team of hospitality-focused professionals while enjoying the personal benefits of a casual beach lifestyle and all it has to offer.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us unique lies within our team. We are a group of individuals who share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, and we enjoy having fun.

A day in the life...

As the Director, responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight for hotel maintenance and operations. D.O.E will be responsible for maintaining the hotels physical assets, optimizing it's energy efficiency, and managing a team of skilled professionals to ensure guest and staff are safe, comfortable, and functional. 

The Director of Engineering will report directly to the Area GM Director. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Implement an engineering and maintenance strategy aligned with the hotel's goals, focusing on efficiency, safety, and guest satisfaction. 

• Establish long-term plans for facility upgrades, improvements, and capital projects in collaboration with senior management. 

• Manage the engineering department, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation. 

• Develop a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. 

• Provide maintenance, repairs, and replacements of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance. 

• Optimize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime by developing preventive maintenance programs. 

• Maintain, repair, and replace mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in accordance with safety regulations. 

• Optimize equipment lifespan and minimize downtime by developing preventive maintenance programs. 

• Coordinate, plan, and supervise renovation, repair, and upgrade projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. 

• Work with external contractors, architects, and engineers as needed. 

• Ensure renovating, repairing, and upgrading projects are completed within budget and on time by planning, coordinating, and supervising them. 

• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventories. 

• Maintain regular reports on engineering operations and ongoing projects for senior management. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards by establishing and enforcing safety protocols and procedures. 

• Make routine inspections to identify potential hazards and address them as soon as possible. 

The ideal candidate will have:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, required. A master’s degree is preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in resort or hotel management, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

· Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Proven track record of achieving financial and operational goals.

· Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

· Proficiency in using property management systems and other relevant software.

· Ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on analytical thinking.

· Knowledge of relevant software applications, including CRM systems and analytics tools.

· Travel within the designated area as needed.

· Knowledgeable about industry best practices

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Professional appearance and presentation required.

· Meet NHHR background screening requirements.

We’ve got you covered…

Our team members are our most important asset, reflected in our benefits. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP
• Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
• Onsite parking
• Complimentary shift meal
• Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
• Career Growth Opportunities and Recognition Programs

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.