Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Facilities & Operations

Donohoe Hospitality Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 94,558,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability coverages

FSA

Flexible vacation

Commuter benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Complete Building Services (CBS) is hiring a Hotel Chief Engineer to support our Arlington, VA properties. You will help develop budgets, manage capital plans, and ensure facilities operate at peak performance.

The role requires strong leadership, customer service, and a track record of building/hotel engineering experience. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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 systems.
• Construction management experience.
• Experience opening a new hotel.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• On-call availability 24/7.
• Able to lift up to sixty pounds.
• Capable of ascending ladders up to twenty feet.
• Must possess a CFC Universal license (410A).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, managing and operating budgets and capital budgets.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals.
• Develop processes, procedures and standards for facilities 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 completion of scheduled PMs through CMMS.
• Assist with environmental compliance and codes.
• Coordinate shift schedules including holiday, vacation, sick and emergency coverages.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings on facility operations and safety.
• Review and submit weekly time sheets and work orders.
• Document work performed on tickets and work orders.
• Prepare and submit cost analyses for contracted work.
• Update HAZCOM and environmental programs.
• Maintain filing systems and inventory.
• Perform annual and semi-annual performance reviews.

Skills

Customer service

Facilities management

Budgeting

Contract comprehension

Education

CFC Universal license (410A)

Job description

Complete Building Services (CBS) is hiring a Hotel Chief Engineer to support our Arlington, VA properties. You will help develop budgets, manage capital plans, and ensure facilities operate at peak performance.

The role requires strong leadership, customer service, and a track record of building/hotel engineering experience. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and on-call responsibilities.