Director of Engineering

Company Description

Only a two-hour drive from New York City, Mayflower Inn \& Spa, Auberge Collection is a luxury country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. Set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the property defines New England elegance and is renowned as one of the northeast’s most lauded luxury hideaways. Boasting 35 guest rooms, the hotel offers exceptional service and gracious attention to guest’s personalized needs. Wellness amenities include The Retreat at Mayflower Inn, a 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary aiming to purify and detoxify through holistic treatments, promote wellbeing, and leave guests feeling relaxed and renewed. The resort also boasts expansive gardens, a tennis court, miles of hiking trails, a standalone two-story private-event space, The Huntress boutique, and two dining venues including The Garden Room for New England-inspired fine dining and the Tap Room, for casual country fare. In honor of the Inn’s centennial birthday in fall 2020, acclaimed New York-based interior designer Celerie Kemble oversaw a dramatic redesign encompassing guest rooms and suites, Mayflower’s signature restaurant, and the Inn’s historic main house, featuring a charming parlor.

For more information: auberge.com/mayflower

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Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

Join our team as Director of Engineering and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will be responsible for overseeing all installation, repair, and upkeep of the hotel's facilities and equipment. Ensuring guest and colleague comfort and safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done! Within the Auberge family, our people always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their teammates. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

Engineering Operations \& Systems

• Supervises the performance, operations, and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety, light, power and additional critical systems of the property.
• Reviews financial reports and statements to determine how Engineering is performing against the annual Budget.
• Makes ongoing recommendations for efficiencies, cost savings, and operational improvements.
• Understands the impact of the department's operation on the overall property financial goals; educates staff on details as appropriate.
• Establishes and implements safety procedures such as life safety manual, business continuity plan, safety, emergency, and standard operating procedures.

Building Maintenance

• Develops an engineering operating strategy that is aligned with the property/brand’s business strategy.
• Maintains complete knowledge of the fire system, well water system, septic system, onsite water treatment system, and irrigation system; maintain knowledge of temporary power systems.
• Oversees the strategic direction of general projects related to the enhancement of the property including planning, administration, implementation, and evaluation of the financial results of the project.

Preventive Maintenance

• Implements and monitors an effective and accountable Preventative Maintenance system tailored to the property that achieves proper environmental conditions.
• Ensures ongoing preventive maintenance programs are scheduled for equipment, systems, and public areas.
• Personally, conducts inspections, troubleshooting, supervision, and repair work for all areas of the property.
• Maintain disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
• Respond to all emergency situations.

Third Party Vendors

• Monitor and supervise subcontractors when it is not practical for the job to be performed in-house, or as may be requested.
• Assess repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
• Administers service contracts to support property needs.
• If/when outsourcing third party vendors is necessary, monitor the functions of service contractors, building repair, and maintenance contractors.

Administration \& Leadership

• Leads, mentors, and develops the Engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA and environmental standards.
• Develops and manages the Engineering department budget, including capital expenditures and long-term asset planning.
• Drives sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction programs.
• Completes all administrative tasks, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management, etc. in a timely manner.
• Research and prepare capital requests for approval and subsequent implementation.
• Ensures building and equipment licenses, permits and certifications are current.
• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Ensure completion of work tickets in a timely manner.
• Regularly educate team members on preventive maintenance and equipment use.
• Maintain written standards of department performance expectations.
• Implement cross training to build skill levels and competency within the department.
• Counsel team members on work performance and recommend disciplinary actions as needed.
• Schedule, completes various labor reports, makes assignments for work orders, manages department payroll.

Qualifications

• Certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Must have proven experience and a solid understanding of plumbing, HVAC, electric, spa and pool utilities, and carpentry.
• Ten years’ operating experience in a hotel/residential engineering department (with experience at an Executive Level position preferred)
• Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all other hotel operating departments.
• Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations
• Experience in completing administrative tasks, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management, etc.
• Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours and be able to lift up, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and operational needs outside of standard business hours.

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

MFI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MFI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.