Chief Engineer

Hampton by Hilton

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 145,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to own the property’s physical plant, lead a strong engineering team, and protect the hotel’s assets.

You will oversee preventive maintenance, life-safety systems, capital planning, vendor relationships, regulatory compliance, and expense management while partnering with hotel leadership to support guest satisfaction and long-term asset performance.

Qualifications

Experience leading hotel engineering or facilities teams.
Hands-on understanding of building systems and life-safety requirements.
Ability to manage preventive maintenance programs and work orders.

Responsibilities

Own the property's physical plant and oversee building systems.
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
Drive preventive maintenance and address recurring issues before guest impact.
Manage HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems and coordinate contractors.
Support capital planning, project bids, purchasing, and vendor negotiations.
Lead safety and regulatory compliance, inspections, and documentation.
Control operating costs, utilities, and capital expenditures while improving efficiency.
Collaborate with hotel leadership to sustain guest satisfaction and asset performance.

Skills

Hotel engineering leadership

HVAC knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Life-safety systems

Vendor management

Budget management

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Job description

Lead the Engineering Operation at Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View

In the heart of Nashville, a great hotel depends on far more than what guests see. Behind every comfortable room, successful event, and seamless stay is an engineering operation that keeps the building safe, efficient, reliable, and ready.

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown Capitol View is looking for an experiencedChief Engineer who can take ownership of the property’s physical plant, lead a strong engineering team, and protect one of the hotel’s most important assets.

This is not simply a maintenance position. You will be a key member of the hotel’s leadership team, responsible for preventive maintenance, life-safety systems, capital planning, vendor relationships, regulatory compliance, expense management, and the long-term condition of the property.

What You’ll Do

Own the Property. Lead the maintenance and operation of the hotel’s building systems, equipment, guestrooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
Build a Strong Engineering Team. Recruit, train, coach, and develop engineers while establishing clear standards, accountability, and pride in workmanship.
Stay Ahead of Problems. Drive preventive maintenance programs and ensure work orders, inspections, repairs, and recurring building issues are addressed before they affect the guest experience.
Manage Building Systems. Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire-life-safety, pool, and other critical systems while coordinating qualified outside contractors when necessary.
Protect the Investment. Assist with capital planning, project management, renovation work, bids, purchasing, and vendor negotiations while balancing quality with financial discipline.
Lead Safety and Compliance. Maintain emergency-response procedures, required inspections, documentation, certifications, and life-safety standards.
Manage the Numbers. Control engineering expenses, utilities, repairs and maintenance costs, inventory, and capital expenditures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
Partner With Hotel Leadership. Work closely with the General Manager and department leaders to support hotel operations, guest satisfaction, and long-term asset performance.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a hands‑on engineering leader who understands both the technical side of the building and the responsibility that comes with leading a department.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous hotel engineering, facilities management, or building maintenance leadership experience
Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building systems
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and work‑order management
Knowledge of fire‑life‑safety systems, inspections, and regulatory requirements
Experience managing vendors, contractors, bids, and outside service providers
Experience preparing or managing departmental operating budgets and capital projects
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes rather than repeatedly treating symptoms
Proven leadership experience, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and holding team members accountable
Strong organizational and communication skills
The ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast‑paced hotel environment
Flexibility to respond to property emergencies when necessary

Hotel engineering leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Technical certifications, HVAC credentials, electrical or mechanical licenses, pool certifications, or other relevant trade credentials are a plus.

The Leadership Standard

We are not looking for someone who simply waits for work orders.

We are looking for someone who walks the building, anticipates problems, develops the team, communicates clearly, follows through, and takes ownership of the condition of the property.

The strongest Chief Engineers understand that great engineering is often invisible to the guest — because problems are identified and corrected before the guest ever knows they existed.

Why Join Us

You’ll have the opportunity to lead the engineering function of a high-profile Nashville hotel while working closely with hotel leadership and ownership.

You will have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on: