Chief Engineer

No two days in hotel engineering are exactly the same. You may start your morning reviewing the preventive maintenance schedule and walking the property spend part of your afternoon troubleshooting an HVAC issue or coordinating with a contractor and later help resolve an unexpected maintenance concern before it impacts a guests stay. As Chief Engineer youre the person who helps keep the hotel running safely efficiently and at its best taking ownership of the physical condition of the property anticipating problems before they become emergencies and working closely with hotel leadership and department teams to support an exceptional guest experience.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You wont just oversee the work youll be involved in it developing your team solving problems protecting the hotels assets and making sure Marriott brand standards and Newport Hospitality expectations are reflected throughout the property.

As Chief Engineer youll lead the hotels engineering and maintenance operations including:

• Leading coaching and developing the engineering team while creating a culture of accountability teamwork and pride in the property
• Maintaining the overall condition functionality safety and appearance of the hotel including guest rooms public areas back-of-house spaces grounds and exterior areas
• Overseeing the hotels major building systems including HVAC plumbing electrical mechanical and life-safety systems while remaining hands-on in troubleshooting and repairs when needed
• Developing and executing preventive maintenance programs and regular property inspections to identify concerns early extend equipment life and minimize unexpected downtime
• Responding quickly to maintenance concerns and emergencies partnering with hotel leadership Housekeeping Front Office and other departments to minimize disruption and protect the guest experience
• Ensuring compliance with Marriott brand standards and applicable safety fire environmental and building requirements including required inspections logs and documentation
• Managing contractors vendors work orders parts tools and supplies to ensure repairs and projects are completed properly efficiently and on time
• Managing engineering expenses and supporting capital projects balancing immediate operational needs with long-term asset protection and return on investment
• Identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency equipment performance and operating costs while continuously looking for better ways to maintain and operate the hotel

Youre someone who sees a problem and starts thinking about the solution. You understand that great hotel engineering is about much more than fixing what breaksits about taking care of the property preventing problems before they happen and creating an environment where guests feel comfortable and hotel teams can do their best work.

Youll be a strong fit for this role if you:

• Have 5 years of engineering maintenance or facilities experience preferably within the hospitality industry
• Have strong working knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical mechanical and general building systems
• Are a hands-on leader who is comfortable troubleshooting problems and working alongside your team
• Have experience with preventive maintenance programs life-safety systems and regulatory compliance
• Can prioritize competing needs make sound decisions and remain calm when unexpected issues arise
• Know how to effectively manage contractors vendors expenses and projects
• Can coach develop and hold team members accountable while creating a positive working environment
• Understand the connection between a well-maintained hotel and an exceptional guest experience
• Are comfortable working a flexible schedule and responding when urgent property needs arise

Experience working within a Marriott-branded hotel and familiarity with Marriott engineering and brand standards are strongly preferred.

At Newport Hospitality Group hospitality starts with our people. As Chief Engineer youll have the opportunity to make a visible impact every daynot only on the condition and performance of the hotel but on the guests and team members who depend on it.

Were looking for someone who takes pride in their property their team and the work happening behind the scenes to create a great hotel experience. If you enjoy solving problems developing people and seeing the results of your work throughout the building wed love to hear from you.

• Medical dental vision and other insurance options
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• DailyPay access to earned wages when needed
• Special team member hotel rates for travel enthusiasts
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development

Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on the needs of the hotel and business. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of applicable background screening. Team members are expected to follow Newport Hospitality Group policies and standards.

Newport Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.