Engineering Manager

BIBA Social; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BIBA Club is seeking a senior Chief Engineer to own the technical infrastructure for the club and hotel, from pre-opening buildout to ongoing operations. You will manage HVAC, electrical, IT, AV, security, and building systems, partnering with vendors and staff to ensure reliability and readiness for day one.

You will lead a high-level, cross-functional operation, proactively identifying issues, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining records and budgets for systems, warranties, and

Responsibilities

• Partner with the project team on the technical buildout of the property.
• Commission and test all systems prior to opening.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning.
• Develop SOPs, maintenance schedules, vendor relationships, and operating procedures ready for day one.
• Ensure all technical systems are fully operational and staff are prepared to use them before opening.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other building systems.
• Own preventative maintenance programs across all physical systems.
• Conduct regular inspections and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and emergency response proactively.
• Manage engineering vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, timeliness, and accountability.
• Maintain compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and permit requirements; keep records of systems and warranties.
• Serve as primary contact for landlord and building management on engineering and facilities matters.
• Oversee testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire and life-safety systems and coordinate required inspections and certifications.
• Oversee installation and ongoing management of AV systems, including sound, lighting, and screening across venues.
• Ensure AV systems meet operational and experiential standards for each space.
• Manage AV vendors, service contracts, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot AV issues and coordinate resolutions promptly.
• Work with Operations and programming teams to support the needs of each space.
• Oversee the Club’s network infrastructure for staff, members, and hotel guests.
• Own day-to-day IT support and coordinate vendor support when needed.
• Manage employee technology onboarding/offboarding, devices, access, and equipment returns.
• Procure, configure, issue, track, and maintain company devices and licenses.
• Manage IT, internet, phone, and mobile providers and service agreements.
• Maintain documentation and inventory of infrastructure, devices, licenses, warranties, and accounts with proper access controls.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, and alarm systems; ensure regular testing and service.
• Manage security system vendors and contracts; coordinate security operations with staff.
• Own budgeting for engineering and IT, and oversee contracts and maintenance costs.
• Review proposals and contracts for technical services and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term operating costs.
• Partner with leadership to ensure technical infrastructure supports club and hotel operations.
• Establish escalation procedures and respond quickly to critical issues affecting operations.
• Ensure staff training on critical systems and response procedures.
• Maintain high presentation, functionality, and reliability across the property.

Job description

The Chief Engineer owns the physical and technical infrastructure of BIBA Club and hotel, from building systems and facilities maintenance to AV, network, and security. This person joins pre-opening to help install, commission, and operationalize the technical infrastructure of the property, then transitions into the ongoing operational owner of engineering, facilities, property technology, and overall IT support.

You are comfortable stepping in on technical issues directly when needed and know when to bring in the right vendor. You manage relationships with contractors and service providers, hold them accountable, and ensure nothing slips. You are the person who knows every system in the building, how it works, what it needs, and what to do when something goes wrong.

This is a senior-level role for someone who combines technical depth with operational ownership. You do not wait to be told what needs attention. You already know.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-Opening & Infrastructure

• Partner with the project team on the technical buildout of the property
• Commission and test all systems prior to opening
• Identify and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning
• Develop SOPs, maintenance schedules, vendor relationships, and operating procedures ready for day one
• Ensure all technical systems are fully operational and staff are prepared to use them before opening
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other building systems
• Own preventative maintenance programs across all physical systems
• Conduct regular inspections and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and emergency response proactively
• Manage engineering vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, timeliness, and accountability
• Maintain compliance with relevant building codes, safety regulations, and permit requirements, and keep accurate records of systems, warranties, and service history
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the landlord and building management on engineering and facilities matters
• Oversee testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire and life-safety systems and coordinate required inspections and certifications

AV & Technical Systems

• Oversee installation and ongoing management of AV systems throughout the Club, including sound, lighting, and screening across all venues
• Ensure AV systems meet the operational and experiential standards of each space
• Manage AV vendors, service contracts, and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot AV issues and coordinate resolution promptly
• Work with Operations and programming teams to ensure technical systems support the needs of each space

IT & Technology

• Oversee the Club’s network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high-performance connectivity for staff, members, and hotel guests
• Own day-to-day IT support, troubleshooting issues directly when appropriate and coordinating specialized vendor support when needed
• Manage employee technology onboarding and offboarding, including devices, email, system access, credentials, and equipment return
• Procure, configure, issue, track, repair, and replace company laptops, tablets, phones, printers, and other technology
• Manage IT, internet, phone, and mobile service providers, including vendor relationships, service agreements, upgrades, and performance
• Maintain documentation and inventory of infrastructure, devices, licenses, warranties, and accounts, with appropriate access controls, device security, and software updates

Security Systems

• Oversee installation and management of CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
• Manage security system vendors and service contracts
• Ensure security systems are fully operational, regularly tested, and promptly serviced when issues arise
• Work with Operations leadership on security protocols, emergency procedures, and staff training
• Own engineering and IT vendor relationships and hold service providers accountable to agreed standards and timelines
• Own engineering and IT operating budgets, service contracts, maintenance costs, and capital planning for replacements and upgrades
• Review proposals, scopes, and contracts for technical services and equipment
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term operating costs

Cross-Functional Operations

• Partner closely with key leadership to ensure technical infrastructure supports the operation of the Club and hotel
• Establish clear escalation procedures and respond quickly to any technical issues affecting members, guests, or daily operations
• Ensure relevant staff are trained on critical systems and know what to do when something goes wrong
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, functionality, and reliability across the property