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:
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Dominican Republic at Tropicalia will feature 95 keys and 25 branded residential homes, 8 distinct F&B outlets, all thoughtfully designed to reflect a contemporary interpretation of the Dominican Republic’s natural beauty. Wellness will be a defining pillar of the property, delivering a holistic experience that harmonizes with the natural environment while enhancing overall wellbeing through the restorative power of nature. The sustainable luxury destination is located on a 60-acre (24 hectare) site along the pristine beachfront of Playa Esmeralda in northeastern Dominican Republic, along the southern shores of Samaná Bay. A site of breathtaking natural beauty, Tropicalia is home to a diverse ecosystem of white-sand beaches; crystalline, aquamarine water and coral reefs; mountains, forests, mangroves, lagoons and rivers; a working coconut plantation; and an organic farm.What You Will Do
Support the Director of Engineering in leading all engineering, maintenance, and utilities operations for a pre-opening ultra-luxury resort and branded residences.
Drive the successful commissioning, testing, and handover of all building systems, equipment, and infrastructure before opening.
Establish preventive maintenance programs, engineering standards, operating procedures, and asset management strategies.
Ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems.
Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team, building a high-performance and service-oriented culture from pre-opening through operations.
Manage engineering projects, contractor relationships, and capital improvement initiatives while maintaining quality, timelines, and budgets.
Partner closely with Resort Operations, Residences, Security, Sustainability, and Finance teams to deliver exceptional owner and guest experiences.
Champion environmental stewardship, energy optimization, water conservation, and sustainable operating practices suitable for a remote, low-density destination.
Ensure full compliance with local regulations, health and safety requirements, brand standards, and luxury hospitality best practices.
What You Will Bring
Proven leadership experience in Engineering management within luxury hotels, resorts, or mixed-use hospitality developments.
Pre-opening experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality environment is strongly preferred.
Strong technical expertise across building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, power generation, and life-safety systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent financial acumen, including budgeting, CAPEX planning, cost control, and contractor management.
Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.
A degree or professional qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and service excellence.
Skills Required
- Proven leadership experience in engineering management within luxury hotels, resorts, or mixed-use hospitality developments.
- Pre-opening experience in a luxury or ultra-luxury hospitality environment.
- Strong technical expertise across building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, power generation, and life-safety systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent financial acumen including budgeting, CAPEX planning, cost control, and contractor management.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
- Degree or professional qualification in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and service excellence.
What We Do
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 120 hotels and resorts, and more than 50 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. To learn more about our career opportunities, visit fourseasons.com/careers. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.
