Technical Manager
Core
Oversee technical operations, maintenance, and upkeep of luxury hotel, private chalet, and staff houses in Gstaad, ensuring compliance with Swiss regulations and safety standards.
Role type
Senior technical manager (building services/hospitality)
Builds
Operational reliability of technical installations and facilities for luxury hospitality properties
Domain
Luxury hospitality / Building services / Swiss regulatory compliance
Required skills
Preventive and corrective maintenance planning, team management and supervision, contractor and supplier coordination, project management for renovations, Swiss technical and safety compliance knowledge, hands-on technical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Swiss technical certifications (CFC or equivalent), experience in luxury hospitality or private estates, German language proficiency
Technologies
HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, building management systems, fire prevention systems
Responsibilities
Manage and supervise technical team including planning, task allocation, training, and performance follow-up; Implement and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programmes; Ensure compliance with Swiss technical, safety, fire prevention, and regulatory requirements; Coordinate repairs, technical interventions, contractors, and suppliers; Lead renovation, refurbishment, and technical improvement projects from planning to completion; Provide regular reporting to Management on maintenance, incidents, risks, projects, and investment needs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities