Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer - The Cliffs Hotel & Spa We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and responsible full‑time Chief Engineer who can take ownership in creating and maintaining a sense of luxury throughout the hotel property. Position Summary The Chief Engineer for The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and safety of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing elements of the hotel, in addition to the oversight and care of the physical building and property grounds. The Chief Engineer will oversee the daily operations of the Engineering Department, addressing and repairing maintenance issues for the hotel, restaurant, and spa, while upholding The Cliffs' Mission and Values and Forbes Standards. Essential Functions of the Job Participate with General Manager and Owners on planning for capital improvements, providing multiple bids, reasoning for the improvement, and coordinating installation and roll out. Oversee all renovations execution in partnership with the Hotel Quality Assurance Manager; schedule in‑house workers and outside contractors, maintain timelines, and set clear and strategic expectations for projects. Oversee execution of long‑term preventative maintenance and asset protection plans. Conduct daily walk‑throughs to assess the physical structure and identify related mechanical, electrical, and HVAC issues, taking immediate action as needed. Manage, track, assist, and verify completion of all routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, back‑of‑house areas, and outdoor grounds. Manage, track, assist, and verify completion of all repairs, replacements, and renovation projects in employee offices, break, and work areas. Observe and assess progress on current projects, stepping in to help and be hands‑on to ensure timely completion. Direct and delegate repair requests using in‑house communication tools, tracking and verifying completion. Develop and manage the Engineering budget. Be knowledgeable of all systems on the property including lift station, grease trap, sewage system, HVAC units, water system, sprinklers, elevators, fire panel, electrical, and pool equipment. Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff under the direction of the Corporate Director of Engineering and General Manager. Create and maintain a weekly department schedule, as approved by the Corporate Director of Engineering and General Manager. Review and manage controllable expenses such as heat, light, power, water consumption, tools and equipment, uniforms, vendors, and service agreements. Ensure that regular on‑going communication takes place throughout the engineering operation to communicate daily activities, set expectations, and create awareness of hotel business objectives. Communicate clearly and professionally to other management staff and interdepartmentally on a regular basis regarding ongoing and upcoming projects and issues. Provide progress updates in a professional manner to the Corporate Director of Engineering, General Manager, and other corporate partners. Regularly provide status updates to the Corporate Director of Engineering and comply with any additional requests made by the Corporate Director of Engineering. Follow all safety procedures as directed by the company and OSHA guidelines and ensure the department is in compliance. Complete all other tasks as assigned by the manager. Additional Job Duties Flexible work schedule. Able to work weekends and holidays. Education, Experience, Skills College or trade degree preferred. Working knowledge of guest services in a luxury hotel setting. Hotel or resort engineering experience, 3 years preferred. Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload. Ability to multitask and work in mentally demanding situations. Physical Requirements Ability to stand continuously for the duration of the shift (eight or more hours). Ability to lift heavy equipment (excess of 50 pounds). Be able to stretch, bend, and lift frequently up to 40 pounds in weight. Ability to work in stressful situations. #J-18808-Ljbffr