Choice Hotels International Inc

Chief Engineer

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive maintenance experience
  • Strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison with brand partners for compliance with standards
  • Oversee daily operations of the maintenance department
  • Create and implement preventive maintenance programs
  • Support budget planning with accurate cost estimates
  • Inspect and evaluate building systems for required maintenance

Benefits

  • Hands-on leadership role in a fast-paced environment
  • Opportunity to drive high-quality performance across maintenance functions
  • Key contributor to operations team with direct impact on brand standards and compliance
  • Development of preventive maintenance strategies to enhance equipment longevity
Full Job Description
Description

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operations of our facility maintenance team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and more.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As a key contributor to our operations team, the Chief Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining brand standards and regulatory compliance while driving high-quality performance across all maintenance functions.

Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary liaison with brand partners to ensure compliance with evolving brand standards.
• Oversee daily operations of the maintenance department, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Support budget planning by providing accurate cost estimates for repairs and capital improvement initiatives.
• Inspect and evaluate building systems to identify required maintenance, repairs, or system upgrades.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive maintenance experience.
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking or work order systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a customer-focused approach.

About Choice Hotels International Inc

Choice Hotels International is a hospitality company that franchises hotels under several brands, including Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, and Econo Lodge. The company operates in over 40 countries and territories, with over 7,000 hotels and 570,000 rooms. Choice Hotels International's mission is to provide affordable and comfortable lodging options for travelers. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
Learn more about Choice Hotels International Inc
Size
1,500 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$75.3 million
Founded
1941
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$774 million
NASDAQ

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