Chief Engineer

Oversee the engineering division’s day-to-day operations while ensuring safe, compliant hotel asset management in Denver.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plans to keep property, equipment, grounds, and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair
• Ensure hotel compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Supervise and train Engineering staff on Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures, and Loss Prevention
• Create and post Engineering schedules
• Create and adhere to the annual department budget
• Support financial forecasting and participate in monthly profit/loss reviews
• Create and implement a preventive maintenance program for hotel equipment
• Ensure emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested, and certified per Highgate Hotel standards
• Participate in energy conservation programs
• Review guest and meeting planner comment cards to identify and correct issues in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Assist with administration of engineering-controlled vendor contracts
• Ensure room maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine location and cause, assess emergency status, report findings to Front Desk, and take immediate action as necessary
• Assist with special projects and renovations as needed
• Support and participate in Highgate Hotel programs
• Participate in the Highgate Hotel Safety Committee

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or related field, or a 2-year college degree plus 1 year of related management experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code
• Skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general maintenance
• Long hours may be required
• Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects
• Maintain a warm, friendly demeanor at all times
• Effective verbal and written communication with employees and guests
• Ability to listen, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests
• Strong multitasking and prioritization to meet deadlines
• Attend required hotel meetings and trainings
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
• Maintain regular attendance per Highgate Hotel Standards based on scheduling needs
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations for safe, efficient hotel operations
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions
• Ability to handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving as necessary
• Ability to understand and evaluate complex information and data from multiple sources
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Compensation

• USD 95,000 - 100,000 per year

Location and Schedule

• Denver, CO (onsite)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
• For Employees Based in Washington: 8 paid holidays per year
• For Employees Based in Washington: Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• For Employees Based in Washington: Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next
• For Employees Based in Colorado: 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• For Employees Based in Colorado: Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• For Employees Based in Colorado: 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• For Employees Based in California: 8 paid holidays per year
• For Employees Based in California: Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate
• For Employees Based in California: Non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO
• For Employees Based in California: Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked; unused time carried over up to a maximum of 80 hours
• For Employees Based in California: employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next

Posting date: 10/1/2026. This job opening will remain open for at least 75 days.