Engineering Manager -NoMad Detroit

Hilton•Detroit, MI

10h

About The Position

The Engineering Manager coordinates engineering activities, manages guest and departmental service requests, oversees maintenance schedules, and supports contractor operations while maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence. The role leads and supervises Shift Engineers and RPM/Painter Engineers and works with other hotel departments to support seamless operations with minimal disruption to guests. The Engineering Manager also assumes departmental leadership responsibilities when the Director of Property Operations is absent. The position supports property upkeep and building operations, including preventive and reactive maintenance, maintenance systems and documentation, engineering inventory and purchasing, and supplemental security, fire life safety, and emergency response. It collaborates with hotel departments and the Michigan Central Station Building Maintenance Team to uphold hotel standards and provide support as needed.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent required.
1–2 years of experience in engineering, property maintenance, or building operations.
Previous experience coordinating preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and building maintenance activities.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations, fire life safety procedures, and emergency response protocols.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience in a luxury hotel or hospitality environment preferred.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Hotel Security, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Finance, Human Resources, and the Michigan Central Station Building Maintenance Team to uphold hotel standards and provide support.
Work closely with and provide supplemental support to the Hotel Security Team while maintaining professionalism.
Ensure exterior, interior, front-of-house, and back-of-house hotel areas are maintained and comply with health and safety, fire life safety, government regulations, and hotel guidelines; report non-compliance to the Director of Property Operations.
Ensure Building Management Systems (BMS) and work order systems function properly, coordinating timely maintenance and corrective services.
Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Room Preventive Maintenance (RPM) procedures alongside the Engineering Supervisor, ensuring rooms meet standards and timelines.
Manage and maintain the Computer-Based Maintenance Management System and keep its information accurate and up to date.
Maintain accurate shift logs and follow through on guest requests, service requests, PMs, and RPMs to ensure timely resolution.
Ensure Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tickets are closed out with accurate documentation.
Manage engineering supplies and inventory, placing orders as needed.
Organize storage areas and maintain accurate inventory controls.
Input and process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
Provide supplemental security, Fire Life Safety, and emergency crisis response support as needed.
Provide departmental leadership in the absence of the Director of Property Operations.
Lead and supervise Shift Engineers and RPM/Painter Engineers.