About this role

What You'll Do

Lead all hotel engineering operations at Sheraton — including building maintenance, mechanical systems, energy management, and facilities function across this large-scale downtown Sheraton property
Build, lead, and develop a team of hotel maintenance professionals — ensuring proper training, scheduling, performance management, and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Develop and implement a comprehensive preventive maintenance program across all hotel systems and equipment — optimizing efficiency, minimizing downtime, and extending the operational life of hotel assets
Ensure full compliance with all safety regulations, OSHA standards, Marriott brand requirements, and White Lodging engineering policies across all hotel facilities and systems
Manage the engineering department budget, capital expenditure projects, and cost controls — delivering strong financial stewardship of the hotel's physical plant and long-term asset value
Respond swiftly to emergency maintenance issues — coordinating effectively with all hotel departments to minimize guest impact and restore operations as quickly as possible
Partner with hotel leadership on energy management initiatives, sustainability programs, and ongoing capital improvement projects at the Sheraton

What You'll Bring

Proven leadership experience as a Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, Facilities Manager, or senior hotel maintenance professional — hospitality or hotel engineering experience strongly preferred
Deep technical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical systems in a large-scale hotel or facilities environment — required
Demonstrated experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and hotel operating systems across a complex, high-volume property
Strong budget management, cost-control, and capital expenditure planning experience — with a track record of delivering financial results while maintaining premium hotel facilities standards
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills — with the ability to diagnose complex engineering issues, lead a skilled maintenance team, and collaborate effectively with hotel operations leadership
Familiarity with Marriott brand engineering standards, property management systems, and energy management platforms — prior experience at a Marriott-brand hotel a strong plus
Flexibility to work various shifts — including nights, weekends, and holidays — as the needs of a 24-hour hotel operation require

What You Can Look Forward To

Unlimited employee referral bonuses
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
Complimentary wellness tools
Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
Full-time associates also receive:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
Life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Information

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.

Job Details

Job title

Chief Engineer

Position Type

Job ID

75-INFOR-24621

Bonus Eligible

Stock Package

Tip Eligible

Career area

Engineering & Facilities

Location(s)

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

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