Chief Engineer & Facilities Leader

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Health insurance

401k match

Room discounts

Paid time off

Parking

Career growth

Job summary

Saint Kate, a property under Marcus Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Director of Facilities to provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance, and facility operations in a premier Milwaukee setting.

Under the Area Director of Engineering, you will oversee the engineering team, capital projects, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and exceptional guest experience at a renowned arts hotel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering, facilities management, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years in progressive engineering or facilities maintenance with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Hospitality, resort, or large commercial facilities experience preferred.
• Experience with safety, life safety, and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance, life safety, and facility operations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, labor, supplies, and contracts.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Plan and supervise capital upgrades to protect assets and long-term goals.
• Ensure OSHA, fire life safety, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership to meet operational needs and guest experience.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budget management

Project planning

Verbal & written communication

Reading blueprints & schematics

CMMS proficiency

Emergency response

Vendor management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saint Kate, a property under Marcus Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Director of Facilities to provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance, and facility operations in a premier Milwaukee setting.

Under the Area Director of Engineering, you will oversee the engineering team, capital projects, and regulatory compliance, ensuring a safe and exceptional guest experience at a renowned arts hotel.