Chief Engineer

Makeready LLC•Houston, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Moran Hotel is a contemporary expression of luxury, where sleek design meets warm, intuitive hospitality in the heart of Houston’s CITYCENTRE. Designed for the modern traveler, it offers a refined yet accessible experience that seamlessly blends business and leisure. This individual has a natural curiosity for how things work and should look and feel. This allows them to spot, correct and anticipate any preventative maintenance needed to protect the asset and keep the hotel running smoothly. The ultimate team player looking forward to go a step further to get it done with ease. Their primary role is to ensure a safe, quality hotel experience that improves guest satisfaction. This leader will oversee the full scope of facility operations for The Moran Building, ensuring all physical assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and aesthetics. This role expands beyond traditional engineering responsibilities to include direct oversight of Life Safety, Security, and Custodial Operations across the entire project, including the Office Building, non-hotel public spaces, and shared areas. The Facilities Director will provide strategic leadership to the Director of Security and team, custodial leaders and team, and the engineering leaders and team—ensuring an integrated approach to safety, security, maintenance, and service excellence consistent with Makeready’s standards and guiding principles.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities management, engineering, or building operations leadership within hospitality, mixed-use, and/or commercial real estate.
Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs as required.
Must adhere to Makeready and property policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience overseeing multi-departmental functions (engineering, security, custodial, or life safety) strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience in luxury hospitality environments is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
Experience with building management systems (BMS) and preventive maintenance software.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and hold accountable the Engineering, Security, and Custodial teams.
Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence in service delivery.
Partner with property and corporate leadership to ensure strategic alignment across all operational areas.
Ensure proper staffing, training, and professional development within all reporting departments.