Hotel Engineering Director: Lead Maintenance & PM

The Tess- Marriott Autograph Collection Boutique Hotel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality seeks a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and guest comfort. You will oversee preventive maintenance, major projects, and budgeting while directing a skilled team and engaging with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, PM expertise, and experience managing projects in a hotel setting, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ yrs of experience as a Director or Engineering Manager, preferably in hotel or multi-unit setting.
• Strong knowledge of Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Prior experience managing vendor relationships and sourcing project bids.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering and maintenance operations to ensure safety, reliability, and comfort for staff and guests.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance Program for all hotel systems.
• Oversee renovations, capital projects, and major maintenance with quality and schedule in mind.
• Develop and monitor maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and safety systems.
• Establish vendor relationships and ensure quality, timely delivery, and warranties.
• Direct training, onboarding, and uphold safety standards across the team.
• Hire, supervise, and develop a high-performing department aligned with hotel values.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Vendor management

Budgeting

Planning

Communication

Team management

Job description

Peregrine Hospitality seeks a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and guest comfort. You will oversee preventive maintenance, major projects, and budgeting while directing a skilled team and engaging with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, PM expertise, and experience managing projects in a hotel setting, with flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.