Chief Engineer/Hotel

Complete Building Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

medical

dental

vision

life and disability coverages

FSA

flexible vacation

commuter benefits

a 401k plan with a match

tuition reimbursement for education/cs

employee discount programs (including"

an Employee Assistance Program that"

Job summary

Complete Building Services in Arlington, VA seeks a Hotel Chief Engineer to oversee facility operations for a hotel portfolio. The role offers an hourly salary between $33 and $37 with overtime eligibility, and requires coordinating budgets, schedules, and maintenance plans.

The candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, supervise staff, and manage preventive maintenance through the CMMS platform. Strong leadership, construction management experience, and a proven track record in hotel

Qualifications

• CFC Universal license (410A) is required.
• 2–4 years in a hotel as Building/Chief Building Engineer.
• 5–8 years operating and maintaining mechanical systems.
• Construction management experience is required.
• Experience opening a new hotel is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Must be available on call 24/7.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds and ascend ladders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, managing, operating and capital budgets.
• Develop plans and schedules to achieve goals.
• Create procedures for facilities operational performance.
• Read and understand contract and RFP requirements.
• Document work performed on tickets and work orders.
• Manage shift schedules including holidays and emergencies.
• Ensure environmental compliance and safety programs.
• Maintain CMMS work order completion and PMs.

Skills

CFC Universal license (410A)

Hotel Building Engineer experience

Building Engineer management

Construction management experience

Experience opening a new hotel

Customer service skills

On-call availability 24/7

Safety and compliance awareness

Job description

About the Role

Complete Building Services is a facility management company that partners with major hotel brands Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Cambria. We are hiring a Hotel Chief Engineer to support us in Arlington, VA. Salary range $33-$37 per hour. In this role you are eligible to make overtime. As a CBS Chief Engineer, you must be able to do the following:

• Assist in developing, managing and operating and capital budgets
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals
• Develop processes, procedures and standards for the facilities operational performance
• Read and understand contract and RFP requirements
• Create an atmosphere of professionalism andmutual support among employees
• Review work performance of subordinates
• Manage and maintain the completion of the facilities scheduled PM's through the CMMS
• Assist with environmental compliance
• Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal codes
• Develop, manage and coordinate all shift schedules including holiday, vacation, sick and emergency coverages
• Conduct weekly staff meetings to discuss facility operations, project status, toolbox safety and other relevant information
• Review, approve and submit weekly time sheets, work order tickets and other required documentation
• Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders
• As required, prepare and submit a cost analysis report for contracted work
• Assist with updating and implementing HAZCOM and environmental programs
• Set-up, maintain and use filing system
• Perform tool and equipment inventory monthly
• Maintain skills and knowledge to industry standards
• Perform annual and semi-annual performance reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned

You Should Have

• CFC Universal license (410A)
• 2-4 years working in a Hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer
• 5-8 years of relevant experience operating and maintaining mechanical engineering
• Must have construction management experience
• Experience opening a new hotel
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must beavailable to be on call 24/7
• Able to lift up to sixty (30) pounds
• Capable of ascending ladders up to a height of thirty (20) feet

EOE, including disability/veterans

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of facilities in the commercial and public sector. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate our diverse group of talented employees - and it shows. We are proud to say that we have been ranked #3 on the Washington Business Journal's 2026 Corporate Diversity Index. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which starts with our interview process and continues through to your day-to-day role, regular corporate get-togethers, potluck breakfasts/lunches, and office contests, to name a few.

Pay, Perks, & Such

• competitive salaries
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability coverages
• FSA
• flexible vacation
• commuter benefits
• a 401k plan with a match
• tuition reimbursement for education/certifications
• employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products)
• an Employee Assistance Program that offers a wide array of consultative/actionable services

We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.