Chief Engineer Hotels

Complete Building Services; District of Columbia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Building Services (CBS) is seeking a Chief Engineer in Washington, DC, to lead the operation and maintenance of hotel facilities. The role focuses on developing capital budgets, implementing maintenance plans, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.

The candidate should bring extensive experience and a strong customer-service mindset. The position offers a daytime schedule with on-call availability and a pay rate of $32–$35 per hour, with eligibility for

Qualifications

• CFC Universal license / EPA HVAC Certification required.
• 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.
• Construction management or renovation management experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must be available to be on call 24/7.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Capable of ascending ladders up to 20 feet.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, managing, and operating capital budgets.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals.
• Develop processes, procedures, and standards for the facility's operational performance.
• Read and understand contract and RFP requirements.
• Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual 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.

Skills

Customer service

On-call availability

Communication

Education

CFC Universal license

EPA HVAC Certification

Tools

CMMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Complete Building Services is a facility management company that partners with major hotel brands Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Cambria.

Location

Washington, DC

Hours

7:00am - 3:00pm (eligible for overtime)

Salary

\$32 - \$35 per hour

CBS Chief Engineer Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, managing, and operating capital budgets


• Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals


• Develop processes, procedures, and standards for the facility's operational performance


• Read and understand contract and RFP requirements


• Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual 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

You Should Have

• CFC Universal license/ EPA HVAC Certification


• 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 or renovation management experience


• Must possess excellent customer service skills


• Must possess basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.)


• Must be available to be on call 24/7


• Able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds


• Capable of ascending ladders up to a height of twenty (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 buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the \"Best Place to Work\" multiple times.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. 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.