Hotel Chief Engineer/Facilities/Maintenance Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

PTO

Medical plans

401K plan

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer/Facilities/Maintenance Manager for a growing hotel group in the Chicago area. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in 4-star resort/hotel environments and will lead engineering operations, staffing, maintenance, and safety programs to ensure guest satisfaction.

You will manage daily engineering activities, supervise staff, and coordinate with contractors while upholding budgetary guidelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years' experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Maintenance, or Facilities Manager.
• Ability to understand and positively impact P&L statements, control costs, inventory control, and safety performance.
• Capable of effectively managing the Maintenance Team.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work closely with all Hotel departments.
• Must possess or be willing to attain necessary certifications for facilities management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Engineering department.
• Staffing: interview, hire, and train; schedule within budget.
• Supervise staff and ongoing training programs.
• Manage staffing levels to meet guest needs and business volume.
• Maintain all resort buildings (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry).
• Develop cost reduction, work simplification, and method improvement programs.
• Prepare/evaluate designs and specs for Engineering projects (in-house and contractors).
• Manage regular engineering subcontractors and vendors.
• Supervise installations and construction assigned by the Director of Engineering & Property Development.
• Perform basic duties of General Maintenance, Electrician, Carpenter, and HVAC as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

P&L understanding

Cost control

Safety performance

Staff management

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A growing Hotel Group seeks an experienced Chief Engineer/Facilities/Maintenance Manager. The Ideal Candidate will have a proven track record of working in a 4-star Resort or Hotel. This is an opportunity for a Hospitality Professional to join a strong and stable company with a Guest and Team-focused Culture. Are you looking for a new opportunity to enjoy a quality of life and work?

Benefits:

• Salary - $80,000 to $90,000
• Bonus
• PTO
• Medical plans with contribution
• 401K plan

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Engineering department
• Achieve appropriate staffing within the departments by utilizing proper interviewing and hiring procedures
• Train and supervise the staff utilizing an ongoing training program
• Schedule staff consistent with the volume of business and guest needs and within budgetary guidelines
• Ensure that the maintenance of the entirety of all resort buildings, inside and out, is kept up, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general carpentry
• Develop and implement cost reduction, work simplification, and method improvement programs
• Prepares and/or evaluates designs and specifications for all Engineering projects, both in-house and contractors
• Manages regular engineering sub-contractors and vendors
• Supervises the installation and construction of all work assigned by the Director of Engineering & Property Development
• Performs basic duties of General Maintenance, Electrician, Carpenter, and HVAC person, as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, minimum three (3) years' experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Maintenance, or Facilities Manager
• Ability to understand and positively impact P&L statements, control costs, inventory control, and safety performance
• Capable of effectively managing the Maintenance Team
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work closely with all Hotel departments
• Must possess or be willing to attain necessary certifications for facilities management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail