Director of Engineering

Why us?

Step into a role where engineering leadership goes beyond operations—you’ll be entrusted with preserving, enhancing, and evolving one of Colorado’s most iconic and historic destinations.

At The Stanley Hotel, you’ll oversee a complex, multi-building campus that blends over a century of history with modern hospitality expectations. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-impact capital projects, infrastructure modernization, and preventative maintenance strategies in an environment that demands both technical expertise and thoughtful stewardship.

As we continue to invest in the future of the property, you’ll play a critical role in shaping long-term engineering strategy—driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation while maintaining the integrity and character that define The Stanley experience.

Located in Estes Park at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, this position also offers an unmatched lifestyle—where meaningful leadership work meets an inspiring natural setting .

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a landmark property, The Stanley Hotel is the place to do it.

Job Overview

Develop, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures and landscaping in compliance with corporate standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and employees, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction. Position is responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the engineering division. Recommends the department's budget and capital expenditures and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. Experine with Historic Buildings is highly diserable. Participates in total hotel management as a member of the hotel Executive Committee.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop the Team Supervise the Engineering division to attract, retain, and motivate associates. Hire, train, develop, and empower team members while fostering a culture of accountability and engagement. Conduct performance evaluations, salary reviews, coaching, and counseling. Maintain open communication and address employee relations matters, including disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Drive Financial Performance Develop and manage the department operating budget, capital expenditure plans, and forecasts. Ensure alignment with ownership goals while maintaining the highest standards for the property. Identify and implement cost control and efficiency opportunities.
• Oversee Maintenance & Property Operations Develop and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ensure compliance with brand standards and all local, state, and federal regulations. Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service contracts to support operational excellence.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance Direct all emergency and life safety programs, including training, drills, and documentation. Ensure all systems and equipment are properly maintained and in compliance with applicable codes. Lead the hotel Safety Committee, communicate updates to the Executive Committee, and implement approved initiatives.
• Manage Capital Projects Coordinate renovation and capital improvement projects, including bidding, budgeting, and scope development. Oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to Sage standards.
• Support Sustainability Initiatives Implement and manage energy conservation programs to reduce operating costs. Oversee Building Management Systems (BMS) to optimize efficiency and guest comfort. Lead waste reduction and recycling efforts in alignment with company sustainability goals.
• Leverage Technical Expertise Apply strong technical knowledge to maintain a complex property environment. Experience with historic buildings is highly desirable, with the ability to balance preservation and modernization.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

More than two years of post high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering. May require advanced working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
• Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering and housekeeping operations.
• May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information.
• Must have advanced working knowledge in the following areas:
• General plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures and tiling,
• painting – prep to finish, basic carpentry, groundskeeping. Requires advanced knowledge of building management/engineering.
• Requires analyzing activities and/or information involving some original data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions.
• Requires management skills.
• Ability to provide information and associated services to hotel management and guests.
• Excellent comprehension and literacy required for procedures, reports, budgets, instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate with management and staff.
• Ability check hotel premises.
• Ability to communicate with management and staff.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery. 50-75% of job function.
• Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery. 50% of job function.
• Mobility - throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times. Generally 75-80% of job function.
• Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day.
• Climbing stairs up to approximately 210 steps 5% of each day.
• Driving - limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles.

Environment

Work inside 95% of week; outside 5% of week. Abnormal temperatures - walk-in freezers - below 32 degrees, 1% of the time.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
• Unlimited paid time off
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral