Chief Engineer

YourSpace Hotels • Chesapeake, VA

11d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Chief Engineer role is unique as it involves managing a brand-new building, YourSpace Chesapeake, which opened in March 2026. Unlike typical chief engineer positions that involve addressing deferred maintenance, this role focuses on establishing a preventive maintenance program for a new property with 122 extended-stay suites. The engineer will manage warranties, commissioning punch-lists, and system optimization, setting a standard that will serve as a blueprint for future YourSpace properties. The position offers a "founding-team seat" in a growing brand, real ownership of the department's budget and operations, and the backing of LTD Hospitality Group's extensive experience in hotel management. The role requires managing the entire physical asset, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, and technology systems, as well as building and running a preventive maintenance program with a 90-day cycle for guest suites. Responsibilities also include warranty and vendor management, responding to guest downtime issues, managing department expenses, ensuring compliance with inspections, leading a growing team, and partnering with the General Manager on capital planning.

Requirements

• 3–5 years as a hotel chief engineer, or senior maintenance leadership in hotels, multifamily, or extended-stay/serviced apartments where guest or resident service was critical.
• Genuine multi-trade hands: HVAC/PTAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall/paint, and appliance repair.
• A guest-first instinct and the communication skills to work daily with front desk, housekeeping, and long-stay residents.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and share an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• Extended-stay, apartment, or condo engineering background.
• Experience standing up a PM program, work-order system, or engineering department from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire physical asset, including building structure, appearance, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, and technology systems.
• Build, run, and complete the preventive maintenance program for all guest suites on a 90-day cycle, including kitchen appliances.
• Track new-build warranties, hold contractors to their punch lists, and manage outside vendors for scope, quality, and cost.
• Respond to guest-down-time issues within 30 minutes or hand off cleanly to the desk or GM.
• Manage department expenses, including weekly supply inventory, purchasing within budget, and maintenance spend to protect hotel profitability.
• Conduct routine property inspections to ensure compliance with brand, state, federal, and local standards, including amenity spaces and life-safety readiness.
• Lead the department as it grows, including hiring, training, scheduling, and developing technicians.
• Partner with the GM to identify, scope, and prioritize capital expenditure projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Hotel discounts across Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG portfolios
• Funded training, including certification costs (EPA 608) for the right candidate.
• Annual performance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed