Vice President of Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities - Year Round - Full Time

General Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive engineering strategies, plans, and policies aligned with the resort's objectives.
• Provide visionary leadership to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to industry best practices, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and day-to-day operation of all resort facilities, including lodges, parking areas, and other critical infrastructure.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs, implement effective asset management practices, and prioritize work orders for optimal efficiency.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage capital projects and lifecycle management. Lead the long-range capital planning process related to infrastructure and facilities, integrating asset lifecycle management principles to guide investment, renewal schedules, and project prioritization in alignment with resort wide strategy.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, building codes, and safety standards. Develop and enforce robust procedures to safeguard the well-being of guests, employees, and contractors.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Develop and manage the department's annual budget, including capital expenditures, maintenance expenses, utilities, and staffing costs. Own strategic financial planning and forecasting for engineering and facility functions, aligning departmental budgets with enterprise-wide capital planning, ROI driven maintenance strategies, and long-term operational sustainability.
• Maintain strategic financial planning and forecasting for engineering and facility functions, aligning departmental budgets with enterprise-wide capital planning, ROI driven maintenance strategies, and long-term operational sustainability.
• Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource allocation while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Provide executive leadership across diverse technical functions, including engineering, trades, utilities, building systems, and environmental operations, ensuring talent development, cross functional alignment, and high-performance execution across the resort.
• Develop and implement strategic facilities partnerships to support long-term maintenance goals and capital investment. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and contractors. Negotiate contracts, monitor service quality, and ensure timely delivery of contracted services.
• Drive initiatives to enhance environmental sustainability within the resort's engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations. Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon footprint through innovative technologies and practices.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans to manage unforeseen incidents and adverse weather conditions. Collaborate with the resort Emergency Management Team and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication and quick resolution of any emergencies or disruptions.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and industry advancements relevant to engineering, maintenance, and facility management. Identify opportunities to leverage technology and innovation to enhance operational efficiency and guest experiences.

CMMS & Preventative Maintenance

• Provide strategic oversight of the resort's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring data-driven prioritization of resources, comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, and long-range asset care planning.

Day-to-Day Operations & Work Orders

• Provide strategic direction for resort-wide engineering and facilities initiatives, ensuring alignment of maintenance priorities with guest experience, safety and operational continuity.
• Empower departmental managers to lead day-to-day operations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, maintenance, and facility management within the hospitality or tourism industry, preferably in ski resorts or similar environments.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction practices, and building codes.
• Experience in collaborating with stakeholders to create hiring strategies to develop quality teams.
• Knowledgeable about industry trends, best practices, and change management.
• Proficient in capital planning, project management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems for best equipment performance and tracking energy consumption with the goal of reducing energy use.
• Familiarity with ski resort operations large building footprints and lodging properties, and mountain infrastructure and climate.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with meticulous diligence.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities.
• Familiarity with environmental sustainability practices and initiatives.
• Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with SSRC's Service Excellence standards.
• Ability to solve problems effectively and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates, and co-workers.
• Develop a recruiting strategy aimed at closing the gap between existing workforce skills and those required to operate effectively in the future.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field.
• A master's degree is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Able to sit and operate a computer for extended lengths of time.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds of recruiting materials on an occasional basis.
• Able to speak clearly and professionally in English.