Chief Engineer

Auberge; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge Collection's Commodore Perry Estate in Austin, TX, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team and oversee maintenance, ensuring guest experiences and asset integrity are optimized.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, proactive maintenance, and mentorship to build a culture of accountability and excellence across building systems and trades.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Chief Engineer in a hospitality field.
• Proven leadership, management and administrative skills.
• Experience managing talent and culture processes including recruiting and performance management.
• Extensive knowledge of building trades and mechanics of building operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead our engineering team and oversee all aspects of the engineering and maintenance operations for the property.
• Focus on providing efficient service that contributes to meaningful guest experiences and maintains the physical assets at their highest level.
• Emphasis on planning, organizing and directing activities that are concerned with the maintenance structures, facilities and systems.
• Mentor and inspire a team of engineers fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and proactive maintenance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Administrative skills

Talent management

Culture development

Job description

Company Description

A treasured and historic landmark reborn, Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection occupies a unique niche in the Austin hospitality market. Designed by Ken Fulk and set on a 10-acre estate in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin, the property is the first luxury hotel & social members club of its kind in the city, blending intimacy and character with heritage and the independent spirit of Austin. Boasting 54 spacious rooms and suites, including a collection of five signature suites, the hotel offers a residential‑style experience brimming with charm. Amenities include a dramatic 50-foot oval swimming pool, a state‑of‑the‑art fitness studio, and distinct dining and drinking venues, including Lutie’s Garden Restaurant, the Estate’s signature restaurant. Expansive indoor and outdoor event space includes the picture‑perfect Chapel with over 1,600 square feet of indoor space and 3,000 square feet of outdoor space. Commodore Perry Estate offers an authentic Austin provenance that invites guests to dine and celebrate in contemporary style.

For more information: auberge.com/commodore-perry

Follow Commodore Perry Estate on Facebook and Instagram @CommodorePerryAuberge

Job Description

Lead our engineering team and oversee all aspects of the engineering and maintenance operations for the property. Play a key role in ensuring the appearance, functionality and integrity of the property are optimized while implementing strategies that support efficiency and sustainability.

• Focus on providing efficient service that contributes to meaningful guest experiences and maintains the physical assets at their highest level.
• Emphasis on planning, organizing and directing activities that are concerned with the maintenance structures, facilities and systems.
• Mentor and inspire a team of engineers fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and proactive maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Chief Engineer in a hospitality field.
• Proven leadership, management and administrative skills.
• Successful management of key talent and culture processes to include recruiting, performance management and team and culture development.
• Extensive knowledge of building trades and overall mechanics of building operations and maintenance.

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one‑of‑a‑kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com

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