Chief Engineer

Under the direction of the CEO, the Chief Engineer is responsible for the ongoing engineering operations and maintenance of all facilities, buildings, infrastructure, and equipment across the entire organization.

This includes lodging properties, commercial spaces, workforce lodging, resort-wide buildings (on-mtn and off-mtn), public areas, and all supporting infrastructure.

The Chief Engineer ensures best-in-class facilities management, energy and water efficiency, capital planning, and environmental sustainability.

This position leads a team of approximately 25 engineering and maintenance staff and is responsible for construction oversight, building automation systems, long-term asset planning, environmental compliance, and proactive risk mitigation.

The Chief Engineer plays a key leadership role in vendor relations, budget preparation, technical standards, and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties.

General Provides strategic and operational leadership for all facilities.

Be an innovator with industry-leading ideas and solutions.

Maintains complete oversight of critical systems and supports the long-range facilities master plan.Implements and manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs across all locations.Ensures optimal operation of energy and water systems, building automation technologies, electrical systems, and HVAC/R systems.Works collaboratively across departments to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations.Oversees building infrastructure lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and reinvestment strategies.Maintains compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and internal policies.Maintains emergency preparedness in collaboration with public safety guidelines.

Uses Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and other advanced monitoring platforms effectively.Partners with local and regional agencies to maintain strong working relationships and regulatory compliance.Possess and maintain a thorough understanding of industry trends, with an ability and proactive approach to stay ahead of those trends.

Ensure all facilities have a clean, professional, and organized appearance.

Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdaysOther duties as assigned.

Outside Contractors Leads all aspects of contractor engagement: bidding, contracting, compliance, and performance.Manages scopes, budgets, timelines, and deliverables with a focus on cost control and accountability.

Financial Manages departmental operating budgets and capital project planning.Oversees cost control, purchasing, and materials inventory systems.Contributes to funding proposals and justifications for infrastructure investments.

Compliance Maintains OSHA and life safety compliance and ensures staff training on safety protocols.Upholds documentation standards for drawings, specifications, and system manuals.Ensures environmental...