What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Engineer position at Complete Building Services?
About the Role
Complete Building Services is a facility management company that partners with major hotel brands Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and Cambria. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Engineer to join our team at The Draftsman Hotel. As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the maintenance engineers, overseeing the hotel’s engineering operations, ensuring all building systems and equipment are functioning safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant standards. This role requires leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to maintaining our property's high standards of service and guest satisfaction.
- Assist in developing, managing and operating and capital budgets
- Develop and implement plans and schedules to achieve company and department goals
- Develop processes, procedures and standards for the facilities operational performance
- Read and understand contract and RFP requirements
- Create an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual support among employees
- Review work performance of subordinates
- Manage and maintain the completion of the facilities scheduled PM's through the CMMS
- Assist with environmental compliance
- Assist with the compliance of local, state, and federal codes
- Develop, manage and coordinate all shift schedules including holiday, vacation, sick and emergency coverages
- Conduct weekly staff meetings to discuss facility operations, project status, toolbox safety and other relevant information
- Review, approve and submit weekly time sheets, work order tickets and other required documentation
- Accurately document work performed on tickets and/or work orders
- As required, prepare and submit a cost analysis report for contracted work
- Assist with updating and implementing HAZCOM and environmental programs
- Set-up, maintain and use filing system
- Perform tool and equipment inventory monthly
- Maintain skills and knowledge to industry standards
- Perform annual and semi-annual performance reviews
You Should Have
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 2-4 years working in a Hotel as a Building Engineer or Chief Building Engineer
- 5-8 years of relevant experience operating and maintaining mechanical engineering
- Must possess excellent customer service skills
- Able to lift up to thirty (30) pounds
- Capable of climbing ladders up to a height of twenty (20) feet
- Pass background check as required
- CFC Universal/EPA HVAC Certification (if applicable)
- Comply with all company safety practices
EOE, including disability/veterans
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's most established real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work" multiple times.
Perks & Benefits
We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), and an Employee Assistance Program that offer free financial consultants, therapists, and lawyers. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you.
