Chief Engineering & Capital Projects Leader

B.-F.-Saul-Hospitality-Group-; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Vacation Policy

401(k) Retirement Program

Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive Eligible

Team Member Programs

Job summary

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is seeking a Corporate Chief Engineer to lead and optimize the maintenance and capital improvement program for its hotels, including Embassy Suites Dulles.

The role requires deep MEP expertise, strategic leadership, and a focus on guest satisfaction and owner value. The CCE will guide engineering departments, develop policies, train staff, and manage on-property maintenance activities while collaborating with senior leaders to ensure financial and operational

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of engineering teams across multiple properties.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance and capital projects in hospitality settings.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and building operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-term maintenance of hotels and assets; schedule and monitor HVAC, electrical, water, and other systems.
• Lead capital improvement projects and manage budgets; write scopes and hire third-party consultants as needed.
• Develop engineering policies, training programs, and staff development initiatives.
• Collaborate with AVP, Capital Assets & Engineering and regional leaders on budgets and project planning.
• Ensure compliance with brand programs, safety, and service standards across properties.
• Direct CMMS usage and reporting; monitor equipment life and asset protection.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard engineering staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance Management

Capital Projects

CMMS

Vendor relations

Tools

CMMS

Job description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is seeking a Corporate Chief Engineer to lead and optimize the maintenance and capital improvement program for its hotels, including Embassy Suites Dulles.

The role requires deep MEP expertise, strategic leadership, and a focus on guest satisfaction and owner value. The CCE will guide engineering departments, develop policies, train staff, and manage on-property maintenance activities while collaborating with senior leaders to ensure financial and operational