Director of Engineering

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Bound by six miles of pristine white sand beaches, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel, Belize will be the company’s first private island in the Americas. Adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage designated Belize Barrier Reef System, the island will feature an 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman in consultation with Lorena Ochoa, a Fabien Cousteau nature and conservation institute, and a marina and private airstrip, alongside the Resort and Residences.

About the role: 

• The Director oversees a team of Engineering and Maintenance specialists responsible for all engineering operations for interior/exterior facilities including plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling, electrical, ground care and parking areas.

• Responsible for Life/Fire safety systems, energy/green initiative systems and management of other engineering work necessary to maintain the property in an efficient condition to ensure the safety and comfort of guests and employees.

Target start date for this role is May 1st.

What you will do:

• Communicate with Construction Contractors, owners, owner's representatives in a construction phase site to effectively ensure Four Seasons Product during construction.  

• Ensure Life, Fire, Safety equipment and installations are up to standard and feasibility studies during the construction phase for early detection change orders implementation.  

• Experienced in construction phase area to secure retrieval, and filing of construction documents, permits, licensing, feasibility studies, and manuals, mechanical, electrical, wiring diagrams, hydraulics, blueprint updates, and testing and storage of necessary equipment and material pars, etc.  

• Perform quality control checks, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment. 

• Oversee all external contractors to ensure work is carried out to the highest standard in the allocated timescale. 

• Maintain appropriate supply of materials/equipment to carry out the normal day to day operating and maintenance requirements of the hotel. 

• Drive assets lifecycles with preventative maintenance projects, and reduce critical building issues. 

What you bring:

• Three to five years of previous employment in a Director of Engineering position.   

• Applicants are required to have five years previous management experience in hotel or building engineering maintenance.  Managing a complex with multiple business units (hotel, residential, club, and commercial space) is preferred.

• We are looking for individuals who have solid project management skills, evidence a strong work/ethic, adaptability and flexibility and leadership skills.

• Qualifications are required either a Professional degree in an Engineering discipline, trade degree in a specific technical field relating to Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering) or CEOE – Certified Engineering Operations Executive from the Hotel and motel Hospitality Association, Building Owners Management Institution (BOMI) designation, Real Property Administrator (RPA), Facility Management Administrator (FMA) or Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA)

• Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills in English; Spanish language skills are preferred but not essential

• Experience working in island destinations

• Familiarity with community development initiatives and island infrastructure 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. 

• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)

• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

• Complimentary dry cleaning for business clothing

• Complimentary Employee Meals

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates