Chief Engineer

Company and property

Role overview

Engineering operations

• Develops engineering strategies and oversees daily operations in line with organizational goals and industry practices.
• Directs maintenance, repairs, and optimization of building systems, infrastructure, interiors, exteriors, and guest-facing areas.
• Monitors preventive maintenance to extend asset life and reduce downtime.
• Ensures compliance with safety protocols, building codes, fire and life-safety requirements, emergency procedures, and regulations.

Leadership and resources

• Manages the engineering team, provides training and mentoring, and leads departmental meetings.
• Manages departmental budgets, expenses, financial planning, and annual operating forecasts.
• Oversees inventory, assets, security protocols, and equipment to improve resource use.
• Analyzes performance metrics, coordinates with other departments, and implements operational improvements.

Projects and technical decisions

• Makes strategic decisions about capital investments, system upgrades, and technical implementations.
• Oversees capital projects and technical initiatives and addresses operational challenges.

Qualifications and experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Requires at least 5 years of progressive engineering operations, maintenance management, or similar senior technical experience, including team and large-scale operations leadership.
• Requires advanced MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills and excellent written and spoken English.
• Requires budget management, financial analysis, cost optimization, safety and regulatory knowledge, project management, and building systems expertise, including a related discipline such as HVAC, electrical systems, or plumbing.
• Maintenance management software and technical documentation systems proficiency and relevant engineering or safety certification are preferred.