Chief Engineer - B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group

About the Role

The Chief Engineer is responsible for overall engineering functions for our hotel located in Herndon, with 150 two-room suites, 5 meeting rooms, and a Food & Beverage outlet onsite.

Responsibilities

• Engineering: Understand preventive maintenance, routine inspections, guest service recovery, asset protection, procurement guidelines and capital expenditures. Learns the impact of maintaining company assets within budget guidelines and how it impacts the overall financial success of the hotel property.
• Identifies concerns and provides repair/maintenance solutions: Assesses and evaluates functionality of all equipment and assets. Perform and/or supervise maintenance work as needed or scheduled to lengthen the life and usefulness of items so long term savings can be realized. Keep the property well maintained, equipment serviced and in good repair.
• Helps control expenses: Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste. Seeks and implements cost saving measures and efficient purchasing strategies in order to meet/exceed budget for expenses.
• Management/Supervisory: Effectively manage a department and team, resulting in optimum financial success, guest satisfaction and employee relations and completion of all hotel initiatives. Monitor and manage all payroll/labor expenses.
• Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group's standard operating procedures: Is knowledgeable in all engineering SOP's, and sets the example for others by following all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group and brand requirements.
• Provides on-the-job-training: Identifies training opportunities, and provides one-on-one training in specific tasks or SOP's as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with all others: Supports all departments to ensure excellent customer service as it relates to maintenance and equipment issues. Completes all assigned duties within or outside the normal scope of responsibilities.
• Works safely: Maintains a clean and safe work environment in compliance with B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
• Self/Workload Management: Must have high attention to detail, good communication skills, leadership ability and excellent problem solving skills. Must have high level of technical expertise as it relates to the position. Must have excellent organization skills, a high degree of creativity to facilitate efficient problem solving. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and have high attention to detail. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPO, HVAC, boiler, Serve Safe certification desired, or the ability to obtain certification based on policy guidelines.
• 3-5+ years of maintenance experience required, preferably in the hotel industry.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds consistently throughout shift.

Benefits

• Well-Being Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Vacation Policy, Incentive Eligible
• Long Term Planning: 401(k) Retirement Program, Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Programs: Our Big 3 Mission Statement, Leaders of the Month/Year, Annual Performance Appraisals and Wage Increase Opportunities, Annual Team Member Banquets, Annual Team Member Engagement Survey, Discounted Room Rates for Team Members, Family and Friends, Complimentary Room Stays, Weekly Payroll, Complimentary Parking

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 a year. The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of the total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.