Chief Engineer

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We're Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.-and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive -bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting. Job Description Summary The Chief Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta's Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team. The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing and supervising the implementation of all aspects of the maintenance and repairs of the physical systems of the building and equipment. The Chief Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supervising the preventative maintenance of guest rooms and public areas. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for ensuring compliance with company, local state and federal codes and regulations. The role's primary responsibility is to help drive results through their entire department. In this role, the Chief Engineer is expected to help promote and implement property-wide strategies that will increase guest satisfaction, reduce employee turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, meet and exceed productivity goals. Sonesta managers are charged with providing strategic vision, ensuring tactical execution, and actively managing their department to achieve the company's revenue and profitability goals and objectives. The ideal candidate has a passion for building and motivating teams that achieve results. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external) and achievement-oriented leaders. Job Description Position Title: Chief Engineer Location: Sonesta Denver (Downtown) Department: Engineering Reports To: Director of Engineering Type: Exempt (Salary) Pay Range: $90,000 to $100,000 paid annually Application Deadline: June 27th, 2026 Job Description Summary The Chief Engineer sets the tone for Sonesta's Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team. The Chief Engineer is responsible for managing and supervising the implementation of all aspects of the maintenance and repairs of the physical systems of the building and equipment. The Chief Engineer is responsible for coordinating and supervising the preventative maintenance of guest rooms and public areas. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for ensuring compliance with company, local state and federal codes and regulations. The role's primary responsibility is to help drive results through their entire department. In this role, the Chief Engineer is expected to help promote and implement property-wide strategies that will increase guest satisfaction, reduce employee turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, meet and exceed productivity goals. Sonesta managers are charged with providing strategic vision, ensuring tactical execution, and actively managing their department to achieve the company's revenue and profitability goals and objectives. The ideal candidate has a passion for building and motivating teams that achieve results. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external) and achievement-oriented leaders. Job Description Work Environment Work is performed both inside and outside. Outside work can be performed in rain and warm temperatures. Work is also performed in both guest contact and non-guest contact areas. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except in mechanical areas and when using certain equipment. Work involves using various tools, including tools that may be considered dangerous. Protective equipment and clothing will be required. Proper safety precautions specified by the tool manufacturer and/or OSHA must be followed. Work may involve high voltage equipment and electric panels. Proper safety equipment includes but is not limited to the use of gloves that must be worn, at times for an extended period. All applicable OSHA and national and local electrical codes must be adhered to. Physical Demands The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and to move objects up to 100 lbs. The person in this role may be exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly. The person in this role may be carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and / or pulling approximately 200lbs. The person in this role will be frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling and moving about the hotel. Expected Hours of Work Must be flexible to work variable