Brand-New Hotel Chief Engineer: Pre-Opening Leader

Dimensionhospitality; Surprise (AZ); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the engineering, maintenance, and building systems for a new hotel opening in Surprise, AZ. You will manage pre-opening construction closeout, develop preventive maintenance programs, and build a high-performance team ensuring brand standards and operational readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of hotel engineering leadership, pre-opening experience, and a proven ability to collaborate with owners, contractors, and brand

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hotel engineering leadership experience.
• Previous Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or Engineering Manager experience.
• Pre-opening hotel experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting new hotel construction, renovations, conversions, or major capital projects.
• Proven experience managing construction punch lists, warranty programs, and project closeout activities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire life safety, and building automation systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong understanding of hotel brand standards and quality assurance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors, vendors, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, building codes, and safety compliance standards.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and operational accountability.
• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment as required.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the hotel's engineering and maintenance team.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, work orders, and repair activities.
• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and brand standards.
• Conduct routine inspections identifying maintenance needs and operational risks.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventories, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Support energy management, sustainability, and cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain engineering records, logs, permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and operational disruptions.

Description du poste

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the engineering, maintenance, and building systems for a new hotel opening in Surprise, AZ. You will manage pre-opening construction closeout, develop preventive maintenance programs, and build a high-performance team ensuring brand standards and operational readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of hotel engineering leadership, pre-opening experience, and a proven ability to collaborate with owners, contractors, and brand