Chief Engineer

Hawaiian-Building-Maintenance; Wailea (HI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Hawaiian Building Maintenance in Maui, HI seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team and oversee all site projects. The role focuses on strategic planning, budget management, resource allocation, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, extensive engineering/maintenance experience, and the ability to drive improvements across operations and safety programs. This is a full-time position with a 7:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in engineering management and facility operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site activities and projects, including managing personnel.
• Set work performance standards and establish SOPs.
• Escalate major issues to executive management within 24 hours.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across site operations.
• Manage budgets and standards; approve outside-vendor work through the property manager.
• Train staff on fire safety, security systems, and maintenance procedures.
• Monitor and schedule maintenance for mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering management

Budget management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing and managing all engineering activities. This role involves leading the engineering team, ensuring the successful execution of projects, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The Chief Engineer collaborates with other departments to align engineering efforts with overall business objectives, drives innovation, and implements best practices. We are looking for someone with strategic planning, budget management, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

-Location: Maui (Wailea, HI 96753)

-Employee Job Type: Full-time

-Position: Chief Engineer

-Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM

-Compensation: $90,000.00 annually

-Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all site activities and/or projects, including managing the personnel involved. Set work performance standards and establish standard operating procedures (S.O.P.).

Address major issues by escalating them to executive management within 24 hours of occurrence.

Work efficiently to ensure effective time management, minimizing the duration required to complete tasks, while maintaining logs of errors as necessary.

Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, contractors, and team members to foster a collaborative and harmonious work environment.

Resolve performance issues related to personnel, technology, and processes.

Manage budgets and standards for the site; any work conducted by outside vendors must receive prior approval from the property manager. Participate in all scheduled account status meetings.

Conduct periodic inspections of all site aspects to ensure the premises are visually appealing and well-maintained.

Oversee inventory and equipment usage.

Troubleshoot and rectify maintenance, mechanical, and electrical issues as they arise, taking swift action to address any potential hazards to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Train security personnel in the technical operation of fire alarms, building security, irrigation sprinklers, lighting outages, and any other equipment necessary for safety and security.

Daily checks include cooling towers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and all mechanical equipment.

Periodically check air handlers, exhaust fans, timers, and similar equipment.

Monitor work schedules and time sheets.

Create, prepare, edit, and approve reports on account status as requested or within specified time frames.

Draft and issue disciplinary actions, in conjunction with HR, to address and correct employee behaviors and performance.

-Skills/Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

A college degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Previous management/supervisory experience and engineering/maintenance skills are necessary.

A valid Hawaii driver’s license is required.

Relevant licenses and permits as required by local regulations.

Proven experience in engineering management and facility operations.

Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Excellent public relations skills, along with proficient oral and written communication abilities.

Familiarity with basic building maintenance and proper usage of power tools is essential.

Availability for 24/7 work, including on-call duties, weekend shifts, and assistance with emergency calls/projects as needed.

The capability to navigate through confined spaces.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and perform activities such as standing for long periods, stretching, kneeling, bending, crawling, and climbing.

In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance and operational procedures.

Familiarity with budget preparation and financial management.

Proficient in project management and staff training.

Understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.

Hawaiian Building Maintenance
We are an equal opportunity employer
Website: hbmhawaii.com