Chief Engineer

The Beaufort Hotel
Beaufort, NC

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of hotel engineering, including maintenance, repairs, and systems management.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and regulatory standards, including OSHA and brand-specific guidelines.
• Manage and train the engineering team to uphold performance, safety, and service standards.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimal functionality of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Monitor and manage department budgets, inventory, and purchasing to control costs and maintain efficiency.
• Conduct regular inspections and safety walkthroughs to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Partner with the General Manager, Concord leadership, and ownership to communicate performance updates and operational needs.
• Lead and support the hotel’s sustainability efforts, safety committee, and emergency response initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership within a hotel, resort, or facilities management environment.
• Deep knowledge of building systems, safety protocols, and preventative maintenance best practices.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with a commitment to associate growth.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond swiftly to operational needs.
• Familiarity with brand standards, licensing, certifications, and inspection processes is highly desirable.

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

• 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:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

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