Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Life Safety

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts in Pittsburgh seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise all property and equipment preventive maintenance, monitor life safety systems, and manage engineering capital projects in compliance with codes and brand standards.

You will lead and develop engineering staff, maintain mechanical/electrical systems, and ensure safe, efficient operations across the hotel, grounds, and facilities while maintaining budget and records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on leadership in hotel maintenance or similar.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building trades.
• Familiarity with budgets and safety/compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance across building systems and equipment.
• Monitor life safety systems and comply with codes and brand standards.
• Manage engineering capital projects and department budgeting.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate engineering staff and contractors.
• Maintain records for RandM, PM, and capital projects.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Leadership

Budgeting

Life Safety

Communication

Education

Vocational schooling

Military training

Tools

MS Office

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

HEI Hotels & Resorts in Pittsburgh seeks a Chief Engineer to supervise all property and equipment preventive maintenance, monitor life safety systems, and manage engineering capital projects in compliance with codes and brand standards.

You will lead and develop engineering staff, maintain mechanical/electrical systems, and ensure safe, efficient operations across the hotel, grounds, and facilities while maintaining budget and records.