Chief Engineer

About the Role

Marriott International is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage all engineering and maintenance operations. This full-time role is based in Riyadh and Ad Dir'iyah and requires 2-5 years of experience. The Chief Engineer will focus on maintaining the building, grounds, and physical plant, with a strong emphasis on safety, security, and asset protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the departmental budget and capital expenditure projects.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and energy conservation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and departmental policies.
• Lead the emergency response team for all facility-related issues.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Engineering department.
• Maintain and operate equipment, including refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical, and life safety systems, at optimum effectiveness and safety.
• Establish and manage an effective rooms maintenance program.
• Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine necessary work.
• Recommend or arrange for services such as painting, repairs, renovations, and equipment replacement.

Property Standards and Customer Service

• Maintain accurate logs and records as required.
• Assist in the effective planning, scheduling, and evaluation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Handle guest problems and complaints effectively, ensuring a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service.

Financial Management and Profitability

• Manage controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Select, order, or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
• Help establish priorities for total property maintenance needs.
• Ensure ongoing communication across all areas of responsibility to align with business objectives and recognize performance.

Human Resources and Team Leadership

• Celebrate successes and recognize team member contributions.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees, ensuring fair and equitable treatment.
• Provide feedback to employees based on service behavior observations to improve performance.
• Supervise employees' ability to execute departmental and property emergency procedures.
• Review employee satisfaction results to address concerns.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation comply with Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a relevant engineering or maintenance management role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and capital expenditure projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Experience in leading emergency response teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on employee development and customer service.