Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer at Soho Grand Hotel serves as the leader of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all building systems and infrastructure throughout the property. The Chief Engineer acts as the primary liaison between departments, ownership, and outside contractors for all engineering-related operations, capital improvements, and facility maintenance initiatives. The Chief Engineer oversees the engineering team, coordinates the completion of all preventative and reactive maintenance tasks, and ensures the hotel’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems operate reliably and in accordance with regulatory requirements. This role also manages departmental scheduling, payroll oversight, training, and disciplinary actions while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment. The Chief Engineer must maintain strong communication with hotel leadership and operations teams, ensuring engineering priorities align with guest experience, operational efficiency, and asset preservation. The role requires proactive oversight of the building, anticipating potential issues, ensuring timely service recovery when needed, and maintaining detailed reporting on property conditions and ongoing projects.