Chief Engineer: Luxury Hotel Facilities Leader

The Marcus; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Department Head Bonus

Insurance after 30 days

401k match

Room discounts

Paid time off

Parking discount

Career growth

Job summary

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance and facility operations. You will oversee the Engineering team, preventive maintenance, capital projects, budgets, regulatory compliance, and building systems to ensure safety, efficiency and an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or facilities management, 5–7 years in engineering or facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering or facilities management preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive engineering or facilities maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Hotel, resort, hospitality, healthcare, or large commercial facilities experience preferred.
• HVAC and refrigeration systems expertise.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and life safety standards.
• Experience managing operating budgets, capital expenditures, vendor contracts, and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance, life safety, and facility operations.
• Lead, develop, and manage the Engineering team through hiring, training, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and succession planning.
• Direct preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and repair of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, kitchen equipment).
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets, including labor, supplies, equipment, utilities, and contracted services.
• Plan capital improvement projects and major repairs to protect assets and support long-term property goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, fire life safety).
• Partner with hotel leadership to support operational needs, energy management, and guest/associate experience.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, regulators, and stakeholders; monitor inventory and facility standards.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations on facility condition and capital needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Budgeting

HVAC systems

OSHA knowledge

Education

Engineering/Facilities Mgmt degree

Tools

CMMS proficiency

Blueprints reading

Job description

Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide strategic leadership for engineering, maintenance and facility operations. You will oversee the Engineering team, preventive maintenance, capital projects, budgets, regulatory compliance, and building systems to ensure safety, efficiency and an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Associate degree in engineering or facilities management, 5–7 years in engineering or facilities