Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe
Department: Engineering
Country: Mexico
Property: Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe
Type: Full Time
About Our Team
At Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe, we believe that true luxury is built upon exceptional experiences, operational excellence, and a deep respect for our environment.
Nestled in the heart of Mexico’s premier wine region, our resort combines thoughtful architecture, wellness, sustainability, and world-class hospitality to create meaningful experiences for our guests.
Behind every memorable stay is a commitment to safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and asset preservation. We are seeking a passionate engineering leader who will help ensure our resort continues to operate at the highest standards while protecting our people, guests, facilities, and natural surroundings.
Role Purpose
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering, maintenance, asset protection, sustainability, compliance, and risk management initiatives throughout the resort.
This role ensures the continuous operation, safety, efficiency, and preservation of all resort infrastructure, facilities, equipment, utilities, and physical assets while supporting luxury guest experiences and long-term business objectives.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, financial acumen, sustainability leadership, regulatory compliance knowledge, and strategic planning capabilities within a luxury hospitality environment.
The Impact of This Role
This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the resort’s physical assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing operational risks, improving sustainability performance, and delivering an exceptional environment for guests and associates.
Success in this role will contribute directly to:
- Asset preservation and life-cycle planning.
- Operational reliability and uptime.
- Guest satisfaction and facility excellence.
- Risk mitigation and business continuity.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Sustainability and environmental performance.
- Cost control and utility efficiency.
- Team performance and safety culture.
- Long-term capital planning.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Operations & Asset Management
- Lead all preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs across the resort.
- Ensure optimal operation of buildings, villas, utility systems, pools, spas, kitchens, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.
- Develop long-term asset preservation and replacement plans.
- Monitor equipment performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee capital expenditure projects and facility upgrades.
Risk Management & Safety Leadership
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive property risk management strategy.
- Identify operational and facility-related risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Lead emergency preparedness programs, crisis response procedures, and business continuity initiatives.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, inspections, and preventative reviews.
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the resort.
Regulatory Compliance & STPS
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Mexican labor, environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Maintain compliance with STPS requirements, safety commissions, NOM standards, inspections, and documentation.
- Lead regulatory audits and corrective action plans.
- Ensure compliance with fire life safety standards and emergency response protocols.
- Coordinate with government agencies, inspectors, and external consultants when required.
Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship
- Lead the resort’s sustainability initiatives and environmental performance programs.
- Support compliance with Green View and Banyan Group sustainability standards.
- Develop strategies to reduce energy, water, and waste consumption.
- Monitor sustainability KPIs and recommend improvement initiatives.
- Promote awareness and engagement among associates regarding sustainability practices.
Financial Management & Business Performance
- Prepare and manage the Engineering Department budget.
- Analyze monthly P&L results and departmental financial performance.
- Monitor maintenance expenses, utilities, contracts, inventory, and capital expenditures.
- Develop cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
- Provide forecasting, variance analysis, and financial recommendations to senior leadership.
- Drive efficiency through data analysis and performance metrics.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team to deliver best-in-class results.
- Promote accountability, technical excellence, and professional development.
- Ensure ongoing technical and safety training.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
- Foster a culture aligned with Banyan Group’s values and service philosophy.
Vendor & Project Management
- Manage service contracts, suppliers, consultants, and engineering vendors.
- Ensure contractor compliance with property standards and safety requirements.
- Lead renovation projects and engineering-related initiatives.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Rooms, Food & Beverage, Wellness, Finance, Human Capital, and Security teams.
- Support guest experience initiatives through facility excellence.
- Participate in strategic planning and operational decision-making.
- Ensure engineering initiatives support overall business goals.
Critical Skills & Qualifications
- Proven engineering leadership experience within luxury hotels, resorts, or upscale hospitality operations.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities, preventive maintenance, and facility management.
- Demonstrated experience in Risk Management, Health & Safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Advanced understanding of STPS regulations, NOM requirements, and compliance processes.
- Experience leading sustainability programs, including Green View or similar environmental frameworks.
- Strong financial management and analytical capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly P&L review, and CAPEX planning.
- Project management experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team-development abilities.
- Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required.
What Makes This Role Unique
This is more than an engineering position.
It is an opportunity to protect and enhance one of Mexico’s most distinctive luxury destinations.
The ideal candidate understands that engineering excellence extends beyond maintaining facilities. It means safeguarding guests, supporting associates, protecting assets, preserving the environment, mitigating risk, and ensuring that every aspect of the resort operates seamlessly behind the scenes.
At Banyan Tree Veya Valle de Guadalupe, the Engineering Manager will play a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences while supporting the resort’s long-term sustainability, profitability, and operational excellence.
Banyan Group Philosophy: “I Am With You.”
Gerardo.Benavides@banyantree.com