Utilities Plant Manager - Corporate

Corporate Utilities Plant ManagerLocation: Preferred – Wisconsin Dells Corporate Office | Round Rock, TX | Spotsylvania, VA | Pocono Mountains, PA (With regular travel to all, including Sandusky, OH)Reports To: Corporate Director of FacilitiesThe Infrastructure Behind the ExperienceKalahari Resorts & Conventions operates like self-contained cities, and our success depends on the foundation of world-class utility systems. We're seeking a Corporate Utilities Plant Manager to lead mechanical plant operations and strategy across our entire portfolio — ensuring each location is operating at peak performance, safety, and efficiency.This is a high-impact, cross-property leadership role where you'll standardize best practices, oversee modernization efforts (especially in legacy sites like Wisconsin Dells and Sandusky), and serve as a trusted expert for utility systems across all Kalahari resortsIn This Role, You'll:Oversee Central Utility Plant (CUP) operations across all properties.Lead system upgrades and transitions at legacy sites.Develop preventive maintenance plans for HVAC and utility systems.Coordinate with Plant Managers to ensure regulatory and corporate compliance.Support long-term planning and CAPEX budgeting for infrastructure.Align operations with safety, sustainability, and energy goals.Travel to properties for implementation and performance audits (25–40%).This Role is for You If You:10+ years of hands-on experience in utility plant management or facility mechanical systemsDemonstrated experience overseeing large commercial or resort-based infrastructureExperience in modernizing outdated systems and leading multi-site alignment effortsStrong mechanical knowledge across all major CUP componentsAbility to manage and train site-based plant teams, evaluate vendors, and drive accountabilityFinancial literacy in system cost evaluation and ROI-based upgradesExcellent organizational, communication, and leadership skillsQualifications:Associate's degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, or facilities engineering (or equivalent experience)EPA Universal CertificationLicensed Boiler Operator or equivalent trade licenseProficiency with BMS systems (e.g., Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell)Experience in resort/hospitality or high-amenity environments (theme parks, hospitals, casinos)Why Kalahari:Direct impact on the guest experience and operational efficiency of high-profile resortsCompetitive salary, benefits, and travel perksWork with a Facilities team known for excellence, innovation, and collaborationHelp shape the utility infrastructure of future Kalahari developmentsThis role is ideal for a former hands-on expert ready to continue into a high-impact strategic, portfolio-wide leadership position. If you thrive on solving big mechanical challenges and bringing consistency to complex environments, we want to hear from you.