Chief Engineer-NON-UNION

Nath Companies Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Free meals and parking

Job summary

Embassy Suites Rosemont is seeking a Chief Engineer to ensure the hotel’s building systems run reliably and safely, while leading the engineering team to deliver preventative maintenance and capital projects.

The role requires knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, plus budgeting and safety compliance. This on-site position supports a high-demand, event-driven environment with a unionized operations setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years leadership experience
• Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer experience preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee building runs safely and reliably.
• Lead the Engineering team with clarity and accountability.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage budget, purchasing, and inventory; cost control.
• Lead renovation and CapEx projects; coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Train and develop the engineering team and set performance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Safety compliance

HVAC knowledge

Facilities management

Tools

Work order systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall condition, safety, and operational reliability of the hotel facility.

At Embassy Suites Rosemont, this role operates in a high-demand, full-service, all-suite environment driven by airport and convention business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the building runs consistently and safely
• Minimize and resolve guest-impacting issues quickly
• Replace reactive repair with preventative maintenance
• Lead the Engineering team with clarity and accountability

Core Responsibilities

Building & Systems Leadership

• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards

Preventative Maintenance Execution

• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs
• Cover guestrooms, public areas, and back-of-house systems

Safety, Fire & Compliance

• Lead Fire & Life Safety programs
• Maintain emergency and evacuation plans

Financial & Operational Control

• Manage budget, purchasing, and inventory
• Ensure cost control and compliance

Capital Projects & Renovation

• Lead renovation and CapEX projects
• Coordinate vendors and contractors

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Train and develop the engineering team
• Set clear expectations and performance standards

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable building systems with minimal disruption
• Strong preventative maintenance execution
• High safety compliance
• Dependable engineering team

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Familiarity with work order systems and budgeting

Core Competencies

• Reliability / Commitment
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving
• Leadership & Accountability

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary up to $115,000 based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hotel discounts
• Free meals and parking

Work Environment

• High-demand, event-driven hotel environment
• Continuous operations with required guest services
• Union labor environment