Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer

Hyatt•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Seeking a seasoned Chief Engineer to join and lead our Maintenance TEAM! About Us: Our TEAM culture motivates and encourages each individual member to achieve “MORE” in daily life and prosper in their career with apany that values them. Our hope is that each day you will uncover new reasons to love what you do! T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More About the Role: We are seeking a highlyanized Chief Engineer to lead all engineering and maintenance operations for our hotel. This role requires a hands-on leader who can implement, streamline, and enforce SOPs, maintain robust preventative maintenance programs, and train the team on basic maintenance standards. As a newer property, the focus of this role is on preventative maintenance, long-term asset care, and CapEx project execution, ensuring systems and processes run efficiently from the start. The Chief Engineer partners closely with the General Manager and Operations leadership to keep building systems, processes, and team performance aligned and operating at a high standard. TEAM Benefits: Bonus eligible 401k Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Voluntary Insurance Team and Travel Discounts Vacation/Well/Holiday Pay Career advancement opportunity We are conveniently located within walking distance from multiple public transportation stations for easymuting. Full-Time positions are benefits eligible including time off, travel discounts, medical and other insurance options are also available. The hotel offers free parking. Travel Discounts- With multiple brands and thousands of locations around the world, TEAM are eligible for special travel discounts and sometimes even F&B discounts! Get away to relax, visit family or see the World!

Requirements

Prior experience as a hotel Chief Engineer or equivalent leadership role inmercial facilities, hospitality, or large-scale building operations is required.
Proven experience managing preventative maintenance programs.
Experience managing vendors and contractors, including scopes, timelines, and quality control.
Strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
Ability to lead hands-on repairs and train staff effectively.
Exceptionalanizational, leadership, andmunication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
High School Diploma or equivalent (technical school or trade experience preferred).

Nice To Haves

Hotel engineering experience strongly preferred.
Experience with VRF rooftop units, specifically Petra-made systems.
Experience supporting a newer or recently renovated property.
Bachelor's Degree, Technical School, or equivalent trade experience.
Bilingual (preferred, not required).
Experience with luxury or lifestyle hotel brands.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all hotel engineering and maintenance operations.
Implement, document, and enforce SOPs, ensuring consistency across the department.
Maintain and oversee preventative maintenance programs and long-term asset care.
Train and educate the hotel team on basic maintenance standards and proper procedures.
Monitor departmental performance, ensuring the engineering team meets goals and targets for success.
Address guest priorities and urgent maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
Manage vendor and service contracts, ensuring accountability, quality, and cost control.
Maintain building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety.
Enter invoices and related documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Operations team to support overall hotel operations.