Chief Engineer

Marriott•Detroit, MI

7d•$67,000 - $89,000

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages all engineering and maintenance operations, including the building, grounds, and physical plant, with particular attention to safety, security, and asset protection. The role is accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventive maintenance, and energy conservation; maintaining regulatory requirements; and leading the emergency response team for facility issues. The Chief Engineer oversees the day-to-day operation of Engineering and supervises the department in the absence of the Director of Engineering. The role supports property operations, maintenance standards, customer service, profitability, and human resources activities, while fostering collaborative employee relationships and consistent application of property policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in engineering and maintenance or a related professional area, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing; alternatively, a two-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or a related major and two years of relevant experience, plus technical training in HVAC-R, electrical, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

Supervise Engineering in the absence of the Director of Engineering.
Assist in managing the physical plant, including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems.
Maintain and operate equipment at optimum effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
Ensure compliance with Engineering departmental policies, standards, and procedures.
Manage controllable departmental expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
Inspect and evaluate facility conditions to determine required work.
Recommend or arrange additional services, including painting, repairs, renovations, and replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Supervise the day-to-day operations of Engineering.
Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and evaluating preventive maintenance programs.
Handle guest problems and complaints effectively.
Empower employees to provide excellent customer service and model hospitality that supports positive guest relations.
Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
Maintain ongoing communication in areas of responsibility to build awareness of business objectives, expectations, and exemplary performance.
Recognize team members' contributions and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees.
Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, and strive to improve service performance.
Provide employee feedback based on observed service behaviors and solicit employee feedback.
Supervise employees' ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
Review employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.
Help ensure compliance with facility regulations and safety standards.
Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow Standard and Local Operating Procedures and support the Peer Review Process.
Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Lead the emergency response team for facility issues.
Manage capital expenditure projects and energy conservation.