Chief Engineer-NON-UNION at Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago O'Hare IL – Embassy Suites Hotel Rosemont, Illinois

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall condition, safety, and operational reliability of the hotel facility.

At Embassy Suites Rosemont, this role operates in a high-demand, full-service, all-suite environment driven by airport and convention business.

This role ensures:

- The building runs consistently and safely

- Guest-impacting issues are minimized and resolved quickly

- Preventative maintenance replaces reactive repair

- The Engineering team performs with clarity and accountability

This role ensures:

- The building runs consistently and safely

- Guest-impacting issues are minimized and resolved quickly

- Preventative maintenance replaces reactive repair

- The Engineering team performs with clarity and accountability

Core Responsibilities

Building & Systems Leadership

- Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems

- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards

Preventative Maintenance Execution

- Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs

- Cover guestrooms, public areas, and back-of-house systems

Safety, Fire & Compliance

- Lead Fire & Life Safety programs

- Maintain emergency and evacuation plans

Financial & Operational Control

- Manage budget, purchasing, and inventory

- Ensure cost control and compliance

Capital Projects & Renovation

- Lead renovation and CapEX projects

- Coordinate vendors and contractors

Team Leadership & Accountability

- Train and develop the engineering team

- Set clear expectations and performance standards

What Success Looks Like

- Reliable building systems with minimal disruption

- Strong preventative maintenance execution

- High safety compliance

- Dependable engineering team

Required Experience & Qualifications

Experience

- Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer experience preferred

- Minimum 2 years leadership experience

Technical Expertise

- HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems knowledge

- Familiarity with work order systems and budgeting

Core Competencies

- Reliability / Commitment

- Attention to Detail

- Planning & Organization

- Problem Solving

- Leadership & Accountability

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary up to $115,000 based on experience

- Medical, Dental, Vision

- Life Insurance

- HSA

- 401(k) with match

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Hotel discounts

- Free meals and parking

Work Environment

- High-demand, event-driven hotel environment

- Continuous operations with required guest services

- Union labor environment