Description
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & ENGINEERING AT ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
St. Andrews Country Club, one of America’s premier private clubs, seeks an accomplished Director of Facilities & Engineering to lead the stewardship, maintenance, and evolution of its world-class physical environment. Reporting directly to the General Manager/COO, this executive will oversee facilities operations, capital improvements, and long-range planning, ensuring the club continues to set the benchmark for luxury, safety, and member experience.
This is a career-defining role for a strategic facilities leader ready to manage complex daily operations while guiding major capital planning initiatives that are currently under review by the Board and membership.
ABOUT ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB AND COMMUNITY
St. Andrews Country Club, located in Boca Raton, Florida, is a prestigious, resident-only club known for its luxurious amenities and exceptional lifestyle. The club has earned top accolades, including recognition as a Platinum Club of America, a Distinguished Emerald Club of the World, and one of the Top Ten Healthiest Clubs in America. Recently, the club completed a $16 million renovation as part of a three-phase improvement plan, enhancing its world-class facilities.
St. Andrews features two 18-hole championship golf courses, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design. The golf offerings are complemented by a comprehensive Golf Performance Center with an indoor hitting bay, private practice areas, and advanced technologies such as the V1 Digital Coaching System and FlightScope Launch Monitor®. The club also offers a full-service tennis facility with 12 Har-Tru courts, including four pickleball courts, and a complete program led by former world-ranked tennis player Aaron Krickstein.
The club’s wellness offerings include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a full-service spa, and a robust wellness program focusing on physical fitness, self-care, and nutrition. Members can enjoy a variety of fitness classes, personal training sessions, and wellness workshops, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Dining at St. Andrews is exceptional, with seven distinct venues offering a range of culinary experiences from gourmet dishes to casual poolside dining. The club’s 125,000-square-foot clubhouse also includes a variety of amenities, including a brand-new Lakeside Restaurant, adjacent to three pools, poolside dining, Splash Club, state-of-the-art playground equipment, and an air-conditioned game room.
St. Andrews has been a hub for a vibrant and growing community for over 40 years, offering unparalleled service, world-class facilities, and a country club lifestyle that remains a leader in South Florida.
ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB BY THE NUMBERS
Total Revenue: $55 Million
Revenue from Dues: $33 Million
Number of Members: 730
Facilities Operating Budget: $2.4 Million
Annual Capital Maintenance Budget: $4.9 Million
Major Facilities Projects Planned over the next ten years: $234 Million
ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB WEBSITE: www.standrewscc.com
Requirements
The Director of Facilities & Engineering is a hands-on leader, actively present in the clubhouse and throughout the entire community every day. This is not an office-bound role, it requires visibility in operations, walking the property, engaging with staff and members, and leading by example.
The Director will:
Personally oversee the clubhouse and all community facilities, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and appearance.
Lead, train, and develop the facilities team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
Build trust and strong relationships with members and staff through consistency, presence, and responsiveness.
Focus relentlessly on the details that define a luxury club experience, ensuring nothing is overlooked in maintenance, presentation, or execution.
Be the club’s owner’s representative for capital and maintenance projects, managing inspections, punch-lists, budgets, and contractor performance.
Work in close collaboration with the GM/COO, Department Heads, Board of Directors, and volunteer committees, serving as a resource, communicator, and partner in planning and execution.
Balance daily operational excellence with long-range strategic planning, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
This role requires someone who thrives in a high-touch, member-centric environment, combining technical expertise with leadership presence, operational oversight, and collaborative governance experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & ENGINEERING
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Capital Projects & Strategic Planning
Act as the club’s owner’s representative on all capital and renovation projects, from budgeting and scheduling to inspections, punch-lists, and closeout.
Attend and contribute to project-specific, Department Head, Operations, and Committee meetings; ensure accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
Partner with the GM/COO, Department Heads, Board, committees, and executive team on long-range planning, including asset replacement, obsolescence, and aspirational capital needs.
Prepare and present monthly financial analysis for facilities P&L.
Operations & Maintenance
Lead and direct all aspects of facilities maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, pools, painting, and masonry.
Establish and manage preventive maintenance programs, weekly property inspections, and detailed follow-up.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local building, safety, fire, and environmental codes.
Maintain inventory, requisition supplies, and oversee vendor contracts, inspections, and service agreements.
Ensure all work is completed to specifications, standards, and member expectations.
Team Leadership & Culture
Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing facilities team.
Conduct evaluations, set performance standards, and enforce accountability.
Build trust with members, staff, and committees through consistent presence and responsiveness.
Foster a culture of safety, detail orientation, and continuous improvement through training, safety programs, and motivational leadership.
Communication & Collaboration
Maintain accurate records of projects, inspections, work orders, and departmental activity; communicate status clearly to department managers and leadership.
Collaborate with other department heads and supervisors to ensure facilities support operational excellence across the entire club.
Serve as a resource and communicator to committees and the Board.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, detail-oriented facilities leader with a proven ability to manage both daily operations and long-range projects in a complex, high-expectation environment.
Technical & Operational Expertise
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, pools, and structural systems.
Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs using CMMS and scheduling tools.
Proficient in Florida building codes, OSHA, EPA, ADA, fire, and storm preparedness regulations.
Project & Capital Management
Demonstrated success overseeing multi-million-dollar construction and renovation projects from planning through completion.
Experience coordinating with architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Leadership & Culture
Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop teams, setting priorities and building a culture of accountability, safety, and detail orientation.
Strong leadership presence with excellent interpersonal and communication skills for members, staff, committees, and the Board.
Hands-on approach with the ability to build trust through presence and responsiveness across the clubhouse and community.
Preferred Background
Prior leadership experience in a private club, resort, or luxury hospitality environment strongly preferred.
Experience in Florida storm procedures and emergency response planning.
EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year College or technical school specializing Systems/Refrigeration or related field.
Proficient in CCMS and project management applications,
Knowledgeable in OSHA, EPA, ADA, fire codes and local and state / local regulations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to move, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand. Employee must be able to work weekends, nights and extended hours as required.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The club offers an excellent bonus and benefits package.
This is a full-time position eligible for full benefit package such as:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY
Please upload your resume and cover letter in the order listed using the link below. When prompted for them during the online application process, you should have your documents fully prepared to attach. Please be sure your image is not on your resume or cover letter; it should be used on your LinkedIn Profile.
Prepare a thoughtful cover letter addressed to Marius Ilie, General Manager/COO.
It should clearly articulate:
Your alignment with this role and the responsibilities outlined.
Why do you want to be considered at this stage of your career.
Why St. Andrews Country Club and the Boca Raton area would be beneficial to you, your family, your career, and the Club if selected.
Timeline:
Applications due: September 30, 2025
First interviews: Week of November 3, 2025
Second interview: Shortly thereafter
Anticipated start date: Mid to Late November 2025
IMPORTANT: Save your resume and letter in the following manner:
“Last Name, First Name - Resume” &
“Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter - St. Andrews Country Club”
(These documents should be in Word or PDF format)
Note: Once you complete the application process for this search, you are not able to go back in and add additional documents.
If you have any questions, please email Katy Eliades: [email protected]
Lead Search Executive:
Armen Suny
Search Executive
O: (833) KKW-HIRE, ext.720
M: (303) 570-2741
