Assistant Chief Engineer- Sports Illustrated Chicago Resort

We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Job Summary 

The Assistant Chief Engineer serves as a supporting role to the Chief Engineer. He/She will partner with the Chief Engineer in the leadership, planning, organization, and direction for the Engineering Department in the most efficient and effective manner possible, while maintaining the company’s expected high quality standards.  The Assistant Chief Engineer will oversee daily operations of the Engineering Department; provide supervision and direction of engineering technicians; perform safety inspections; maintain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including the new Global Harmonized System for chemicals (GHS), regulations. 

 

Essential Job Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Responsible for overseeing the engineering operation of the resort: Assist the Chief Engineer with management of the Engineering department and vendor operations. Demonstrate a passion and understanding of company goals and ensure your area of responsibility meets all company standards. Provide direction and supervision of the Operating Engineers and Engineer Trainees for daily operations of the engineering department. 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. (40% time) 

Maintain positive customer and associate relationships: Create a positive and engaging work environment based on the companies values. 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 retain staff through coaching and development. Partner with Human Resources to ensure the department is compliant and meeting all work related standards. Delivers a great guest experience using Hospitality with Heart service standards.  (35% time) 

Manage and support all financial aspects of the engineering department: Collaborate with the Chief Engineer on Engineering Department financials, forecast and manage engineering budget, and monthly P&L reports. Ensure the engineering department meets all Internal, Quality, and Loss Prevention Audit standards. (10% time) 

Build strong working vendor/contractor relationships and knowledge of HOA: Develop professional relationships with vendors and contractors for resort and capital projects. Request and receive bids for presentation t