Chief Engineer

Sorrel River Ranch•West Palm Beach, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer owns the physical and technical infrastructure of BIBA Club and hotel, from building systems and facilities maintenance to AV, network, and security. This person joins pre-opening to help install, commission, and operationalize the technical infrastructure of the property, then transitions into the ongoing operational owner of engineering, facilities, property technology, and overall IT support. You are comfortable stepping in on technical issues directly when needed and know when to bring in the right vendor. You manage relationships with contractors and service providers, hold them accountable, and ensure nothing slips. You are the person who knows every system in the building, how it works, what it needs, and what to do when something goes wrong. This is a senior-level role for someone who combines technical depth with operational ownership. You do not wait to be told what needs attention. You already know.

Requirements

Senior-level role requiring technical depth with operational ownership
Ability to step in on technical issues directly when needed
Ability to know when to bring in the right vendor
Ability to manage relationships with contractors and service providers, hold them accountable, and ensure nothing slips
Knowledge of every system in the building, how it works, what it needs, and what to do when something goes wrong
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing needs
Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
Experience with preventative maintenance programs
Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and permit requirements
Experience managing engineering vendors and contractors
Experience with AV systems (sound, lighting, screening)
Experience managing AV vendors and service contracts
Experience with network infrastructure
Experience with IT support and troubleshooting
Experience managing employee technology onboarding/offboarding
Experience with procuring, configuring, and managing technology devices (laptops, tablets, phones, printers)
Experience managing IT, internet, phone, and mobile service providers
Experience with security systems (CCTV, access control, alarm systems)
Experience managing security system vendors and service contracts
Experience managing engineering and IT operating budgets, service contracts, maintenance costs, and capital planning
Ability to review proposals, scopes, and contracts for technical services and equipment
Ability to identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term operating costs
Ability to partner closely with key leadership
Ability to establish clear escalation procedures and respond quickly to technical issues
Ability to train relevant staff on critical systems

Nice To Haves

Pre-opening experience

Responsibilities

Partner with the project team on the technical buildout of the property
Commission and test all systems prior to opening
Identify and resolve technical issues during construction and commissioning
Develop SOPs, maintenance schedules, vendor relationships, and operating procedures ready for day one
Ensure all technical systems are fully operational and staff are prepared to use them before opening
Oversee installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other building systems
Own preventative maintenance programs across all physical systems
Conduct regular inspections and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and emergency response proactively
Manage engineering vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, timeliness, and accountability
Maintain compliance with relevant building codes, safety regulations, and permit requirements, and keep accurate records of systems, warranties, and service history
Serve as the primary point of contact for the landlord and building management on engineering and facilities matters
Oversee testing, inspection, and maintenance of fire and life-safety systems and coordinate required inspections and certifications
Oversee installation and ongoing management of AV systems throughout the Club, including sound, lighting, and screening across all venues
Ensure AV systems meet the operational and experiential standards of each space
Manage AV vendors, service contracts, and preventative maintenance
Troubleshoot AV issues and coordinate resolution promptly
Work with Operations and programming teams to ensure technical systems support the needs of each space
Oversee the Club’s network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, high-performance connectivity for staff, members, and hotel guests
Own day-to-day IT support, troubleshooting issues directly when appropriate and coordinating specialized vendor support when needed
Manage employee technology onboarding and offboarding, including devices, email, system access, credentials, and equipment return
Procure, configure, issue, track, repair, and replace company laptops, tablets, phones, printers, and other technology
Manage IT, internet, phone, and mobile service providers, including vendor relationships, service agreements, upgrades, and performance
Maintain documentation and inventory of infrastructure, devices, licenses, warranties, and accounts, with appropriate access controls, device security, and software updates
Oversee installation and management of CCTV, access control, and alarm systems
Manage security system vendors and service contracts
Ensure security systems are fully operational, regularly tested, and promptly serviced when issues arise
Work with Operations leadership on security protocols, emergency procedures, and staff training
Own engineering and IT vendor relationships and hold service providers accountable to agreed standards and timelines
Own engineering and IT operating budgets, service contracts, maintenance costs, and capital planning for replacements and upgrades
Review proposals, scopes, and contracts for technical services and equipment
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term operating costs
Partner closely with key leadership to ensure technical infrastructure supports the operation of the Club and hotel
Establish clear escalation procedures and respond quickly to any technical issues affecting members, guests, or daily operations
Ensure relevant staff are trained on critical systems and know what to do when something goes wrong
Maintain a high standard of presentation, functionality, and reliability across the property