Chief Engineer – Conference Hotel

Recruiting Partner: Charles Frede

Washington, District of Columbia | Engineering | Not Remote | $100,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 166307

Job Summary

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Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Time
  • Life Insurance
  • Excellent career growth potential within a national hospitality organization

Chief Engineer Responsibilities

  • Oversee all property maintenance, repair, and engineering operations for a large conference hotel facility.
  • Manage and execute preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
  • Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets and capital projects.
  • Supervise and train maintenance and engineering staff; schedule and evaluate performance.
  • Coordinate with outside vendors and university facility teams for repairs and inspections.
  • Ensure OSHA, fire/life safety, and building code compliance.
  • Analyze utility consumption and implement energy-efficient solutions.
  • Maintain daily communication with hotel departments to ensure smooth facility operations.

Chief Engineer Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in hotel, resort, or conference center engineering management.
  • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License required.
  • Flexibility for occasional weekend or evening work.

Chief Engineer Preferred Background & Skills

  • Previous Chief Engineer or Assistant Director of Engineering experience in a full-service hotel.
  • Experience working within conference, university, or institutional hospitality environments.
  • Trade certifications such as HVAC, EPA, or building systems management a plus.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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