Director, Engineering

Director, Engineering – Great Wolf Lodge

Pay: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

At Great Wolf, the Director of Engineering sets the vision and manages the effective functioning of the entire hotel/resort and/or property, including physical buildings, grounds, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. This senior management position is responsible for budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation.

• Develop engineering organizational strategies by contributing engineering information, analysis, and establishing engineering objectives.
• Establish engineering operational strategies by evaluating engineering trends, establishing critical measurements and designing engineering systems.
• Determine and monitor production, productivity, quality, and customer‑service strategies.
• Develop engineering financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; aligning monetary resources, developing action plans, measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, minimizing the impact of variances.
• Establish best practice standards, including developing policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Conduct engineering project management by evaluating feasibility; identifying requirements and resource utilization, studying available technology, conferring with engineering consultants, completing cost‑benefit studies, and estimating costs relative to budget.
• Maintain uninterrupted operations by coordinating provision and backup of supplied utilities.
• Provide technical information by analyzing operational problems, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing technical data and trends.
• Update job knowledge by tracking updates in regulations and codes; participating in educational opportunities, maintaining personal networks and active participation in professional organizations.
• Conduct supervisory responsibilities by communicating and enforcing values, policies and procedures; selection, orientation, training, coaching and disciplinary counseling, and monitoring job performance.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Plumbing license, Certified Pool & Spa (CPO) license, Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certified.
• 2+ years of work experience managing multiple teams of technical employees through projects.
• 1+ year of senior management experience.
• Experience with engineering design.

• Previous experience in a leadership role in a resort/waterpark setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor programs that adhere to all appropriate regulations, including Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications.

• Able to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist.
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs on a daily basis and walk frequently.

$90,000 - $100,000 annual base salary. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue‑based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and other perks.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Seniority level:
Director.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Management and Strategy/Planning. Industry: Hospitality.