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Hotel Engineer Maintenance Director Philadelphia

Marty Tarabar


Job Location:

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Hotel Chief Engineer Salary to 85000 K

Philadelphia


About Us

Our company portfolio includes 15 select-service and full-service hotels across the Greater Philadelphia region including brands such as Marriott Hilton and IHG. We believe great guest experiences start with safe efficient well-maintained buildings.


Role Summary

The Hotel Chief Engineer leads the technical capital and compliance strategy for our Philadelphia property. As a Chief Engineer you will standardize preventive maintenance manage CAPEX projects and protect asset value while driving energy and labor efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role.


Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Recruit train and mentor unit level mechanics. Conduct quarterly site audits with Regional Chief Engineer and performance reviews.

Capital Planning: Develop and execute annual CAPEX plan. Manage renovations equipment replacements and brand PIPs from scope to close-out.

Preventive Maintenance: Implement and monitor HVAC electrical plumbing life safety pools and building envelope. Target 95% compliance.

Budget & NOI Impact: Own the R&M budget for hotel property. Identify utility savings vendor consolidations and labor efficiencies.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure hotel passes city inspections brand QA OSHA and life safety audits. Lead response for fire system elevator and emergency events.

Emergency Response: 24/7 escalation point for major building failures weather events or outages at hotel property.


Qualifications

Required: 5 years as a Chief Engineer in hotels. Strong HVAC electrical plumbing and life safety background.


Preferred: Universal EPA 608 CPO Boiler License or PE. Experience with Marriott Hilton IHG systems and brand standards.

Skills: Proficient in HotSOS WinTrack MS Project Excel. Able to read blueprints specs and MEP drawings. Budget and CAPEX management.

Valid drivers license clean driving record. Must live in Greater Philadelphia area.


Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $65000-85000K depending on experience and portfolio size

Bonus: Up to 15% based on portfolio performance energy savings and project delivery

Perks: Phone laptop medical/dental/vision 401k with match PTO comp stays at portfolio hotels and brand discounts


SUPERVISES:

Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR:

Regional Chief Engineer


Please email Megan Black at


Required Experience:

Director


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