Chief Engineer

Courtyard Pittsburgh Washington/Meadow Lands
Washington, PA

Description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a skilled and proactive Chief Engineer to lead our property engineering team and ensure the safety, functionality, and quality of the hotel’s infrastructure and systems. This is a key leadership role responsible for all maintenance operations, compliance, and team development in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and perform repairs and routine maintenance of hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical operations.
• Oversee inventory, procurement, department budgeting, safety compliance, and annual inspections/certifications.
• Ensure all hotel accommodations meet safety standards for guests and provide a secure working environment for associates.
• Hire, train, motivate, and evaluate engineering staff; promote team development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain full compliance with Concord Hospitality and brand-specific standards and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with the General Manager, corporate leaders, and ownership regarding property conditions, needs, and safety concerns.
• Lead safety programs, preventive maintenance schedules, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Support the hotel’s Leadership Development Training and actively contribute to a culture of growth and accountability.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a hotel engineering or maintenance leadership role required.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, life safety, fire protection, and HVAC operations.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop maintenance staff in a hospitality setting.
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with safety and compliance standards, including OSHA and local codes.
• Ability to work flexible hours and manage emergency response situations.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training & development opportunities
• Career advancement within our growing portfolio

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our “Associate First” culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

Qualifications

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred

  Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

• Preferred

  Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

• Preferred

  Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

• High School (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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