Chief Engineer- Sports Illustrated Chicago Resort

Job Summary The Chief Engineer will provide leadership, planning, organization, and direction for multiple sub-departments, i.e., Engineering, Grounds, Facilities, Inventory and in some cases Housekeeping/Common Area, of a resort in the most efficient and effective manner possible, while maintaining the company’s expected high quality standards. He/She will be responsible for the financial stability of the department under their leadership, demonstrate working knowledge with analytical ability to grasp the data and the impact to the departments and resort. The Chief Engineer will manage the resort’s engineering and capital projects, determine cost effectiveness of interior and exterior preventative maintenance and perform safety inspections and maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including the Global Harmonized System for chemicals (GHS), regulations. Essential Job Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Implement the policies and procedures necessary to adhere to all governmental requirements for hazardous harmful materials and equipment, includes management, training, managing of MSDS, disposal, and record keeping. Works with the safety committee and other associates to assure resort safety. This includes performing specific safety training requirements and ensuring that each employee is properly trained and has a clear understanding of the hazard(s) of their responsibilities. Identify process improvements and best practices; ensure all compliance standards are met. Demonstrate and apply broad knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures for managed work group(s) and how it supports related operations. Execute strategic goals, participate/facilitate assigned committee and team projects. (35% time)**Maintain positive customer and associate relationships**: Create a positive and engaging work environment based on the company’s values. Delivers a great guest experience using Hospitality with Heart service standards. (35% time) Embrace and exhibit the highest level of ethics and integrity consistent with company standards. Demonstrate an ability to motivate and communicate expectations with humility and respect. Exercise the ability to attract the highest quality of staff through effective hiring and retain talent by engaging, coaching, development, and succession planning. Review and maintain engineering department(s) financials, forecast and manage monthly engineering budget, and monthly P&L reports. Work with regional accounting partners to ensure compliance. Ensure the engineering department meets all Internal, Quality, and Loss Prevention Audit standards. (15% time)**Build and maintain strong working knowledge of HOA relationship****Performs other duties as needed**. (5% time) Travel Requirements Minimum Requirements and Qualifications**Education** BA/BS degree, minimum of 5 year related experience. (AS & Trade School)**Training requirements** **Knowledge and skills** Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals Strong contractor and vendor negotiation skills. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plansKnowledgeable and experience with elevators Knowledgeable and experience with pool pumps and filtration systems Knowledgeable in ADA requirements. Working understanding and ability to read anizational Skills. Posses innate analytical ability to grasp numbers and understand their impact (e.g. demonstrated ability to work under pressure, or possesses good written and oral communication skills).Have proven strong leadership ability; demonstrate understanding and application of management approaches for work direction, motivation, performance management and disciplinary action.Ability to ensure administrative functions and duties are assigned and completed according toWVO standards, including timekeeping, vendor contracts, and personnel action forms. Commands a presence of respect and humility; demonstrating the ability to motivate and readily communicate expectations and follow up.Demonstrated knowledge & application of applicable codes, laws & regulations. Professional appearance and excellent communication skills in dealing with guests and corporate personnel. Ability to keep sensitive information confidential. **Technical Skills** PC Skills **Job experience** Five years of related work experience * Three or more years in mechanical fields such as HVAC, Electrical, plumbing*Experience equivalent to the education requirement may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.* #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21