Chief Engineer - Hospitality Operations & Asset Care

Chetola Resort & Conference Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer paid Life and Disability Ins

Hilton Team Member Travel Program

Job summary

Prospera Hospitality seeks a strategic Director of Engineering to oversee the Hilton Austin Airport's maintenance and engineering operations, aligning with the General Manager and property leadership to deliver reliable facilities and guest-ready environments.

The role demands hands-on leadership, budget oversight, and a track record in preventive maintenance, capital projects, and safety compliance across a large hotel portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
• Previous experience as a Director of Engineering, Assistant Director of Engineering, Chief Engineer, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of hotel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs and capital improvement projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and building compliance standards.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Occasional travel to other Prospera locations to provide guidance on projects and infrastructure.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when operationally necessary.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership: Provide leadership and strategic direction to engineering and maintenance team; Recruit, train, mentor, and develop engineering personnel; Establish performance expectations, accountability standards, and development plans; Foster a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Property Maintenance & Asset Management: Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of all building systems including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical systems, Refrigeration equipment, Fire and life safety systems, Kitchen and laundry equipment, Building infrastructure; Ensure preventative maintenance programs are documented and effective; Conduct property assessments and identify opportunities to improve facility performance and asset longevity; Ensure work orders and maintenance requests are completed timely; Provide technical guidance across designated Prospera properties; Conduct site visits as needed; Support GMs in prioritizing maintenance and capital needs.
• Financial & Capital Planning: Develop and manage engineering department budgets; Monitor labor, utility, and maintenance expenditures; Identify opportunities for cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability improvements; Assist in planning, budgeting, and execution of capital projects and renovations; Review contractor proposals, negotiate vendor agreements, ensure project completion within scope and budget.
• Safety, Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with Hilton brand standards, OSHA requirements, local/state/federal regs, fire and life safety standards, environmental regulations, building codes; Lead hotel emergency preparedness programs and response initiatives; Maintain permits, inspections, certifications, and compliance docs; Partner with leadership to reduce risk and maintain safe environment for guests and team.

Job description

Prospera Hospitality seeks a strategic Director of Engineering to oversee the Hilton Austin Airport's maintenance and engineering operations, aligning with the General Manager and property leadership to deliver reliable facilities and guest-ready environments.

The role demands hands-on leadership, budget oversight, and a track record in preventive maintenance, capital projects, and safety compliance across a large hotel portfolio.