Chief Engineer - Capital Hotel - Little Rock, AR

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Hotel in downtown Little Rock seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead all aspects of hotel engineering, maintenance, safety, and asset preservation. This hands-on leader will drive preventative maintenance, capital projects, and operational excellence to protect assets and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

As Capital Hotel Leader, you will inspire a high-performing team, foster safety and accountability, and uphold Concord Hospitality’s standards of integrity and service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a hotel or hospitality setting.
• Strong background in building systems, preventative maintenance, and safety programs.
• Proven ability to manage capital projects and drive asset preservation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all engineering and maintenance operations for the Capital Hotel, including building systems, guest rooms, public areas, and assets.
• Lead safety programs and asset preservation to uphold high standards of quality and guest experience.
• Develop and mentor the engineering team to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Preventive maintenance

Capital project management

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Job description

The Capital Hotel is seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to lead all aspects of hotel engineering, maintenance, safety, and asset preservation. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring our property's building systems, guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house operations are maintained to the highest standards while providing an exceptional experience for guests and associates.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who excels at leading teams, managing preventative maintenance programs, overseeing capital projects, and driving operational excellence. If you take pride in protecting assets, developing people, and creating a safe and well-maintained environment, we invite you to join our team.

As a Capital Hotel Leader, You Will

• Inspire and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Create a workplace that is a Great Place to Work for All.
• Lead with integrity, professionalism, and transparency.
• Support and invest in the success of your associates and their families.

Responsibilities

Lead all engineering and maintenance operations for the Capital Hotel, ensuring building systems, guest rooms, public areas, and historic property assets are maintained in excellent condition.

The Capital Hotel is an iconic luxury destination in downtown Little Rock, known for exceptional guest service, historic charm, and uncompromising standards of excellence.

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our "Associate First" culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

We Are Concord!

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a Great Place to Work for All.