Hotel Chief Engineer Salary to 85,000 K

Philadelphia

About Us

Our company portfolio includes 15+ select-service and full-service hotels across the Greater Philadelphia region, including brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. We believe great guest experiences start with safe, efficient, well-maintained buildings.

Role Summary

The Hotel Chief Engineer leads the technical, capital, and compliance strategy for our Philadelphia property. As a Chief Engineer you will standardize preventive maintenance, manage CAPEX projects, and protect asset value while driving energy and labor efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor unit level mechanics. Conduct quarterly site audits with Regional Chief Engineer and performance reviews.

Capital Planning: Develop and execute annual CAPEX plan. Manage renovations, equipment replacements, and brand PIPs from scope to close-out.

Preventive Maintenance: Implement and monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, pools, and building envelope. Target 95%+ compliance.

Budget & NOI Impact: Own the R&M budget for hotel property. Identify utility savings, vendor consolidations, and labor efficiencies.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure hotel passes city inspections, brand QA, OSHA, and life safety audits. Lead response for fire system, elevator, and emergency events.

Emergency Response: 24/7 escalation point for major building failures, weather events, or outages at hotel property.

Qualifications

Required: 5 years as a Chief Engineer in hotels. Strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety background.

Preferred: Universal EPA 608, CPO, Boiler License, or PE. Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG systems and brand standards.

Skills: Proficient in HotSOS, WinTrack, MS Project, Excel. Able to read blueprints, specs, and MEP drawings. Budget and CAPEX management.

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record. Must live in Greater Philadelphia area.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $65,000-85,000K depending on experience and portfolio size

Bonus: Up to 15% based on portfolio performance, energy savings, and project delivery

Perks: Phone, laptop, medical/dental/vision, 401k with match, PTO, comp stays at portfolio hotels and brand discounts

SUPERVISES: 

Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR: 

Regional Chief Engineer

Please email Megan Black at Megan.Black@geckohospitality.com