Resort Director of Engineering

Recruiting Partner: Simón de Swaan

Captiva, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $100,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 161518

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Director of Engineering – Florida Gulf Coast

A Forbes-rated luxury resort on Florida’s west coast is seeking a hands-on Director of Engineering to lead all facility operations, including the marina, golf clubhouse, HOA-managed residences, and resort infrastructure. This is a highly visible, field-based leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys being on-site, directly managing maintenance, repairs, and redevelopment efforts.

Director of Engineering Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary up to $120,000 annually

• Target bonus eligibility of 15%-20% of base

• Menu of healthcare options: medical, dental, and vision

• Paid time off and holidays

• Relocation assistance available

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Director of Engineering Requirements & Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of engineering or facilities leadership experience in resorts, hospitality, or commercial real estate

• Proven ability to lead a hands-on maintenance team and work directly on repairs, inspections, and system troubleshooting

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems

• Experience managing capital projects, vendor relationships, and departmental budgets

• Comfortable overseeing HOA-related maintenance, including billing and communication with HOA boards

Director of Engineering Preferred Background & Skills:

• Familiarity with HotSOS or similar CMMS/work order platforms

• Vocational or technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical trades

Relocation Candidates Welcome:

This is an on-property leadership role. Relocation candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Please Note:

Only candidates with U.S. work authorization will be considered.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 161518

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Simon de Swaan

Senior Recruiting Partner

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