Chief Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Engineer to oversee daily operations at a luxury residential property. In this role, you’ll supervise the maintenance and janitorial team, oversee building operations, manage service quality, and ensure a high standard of resident satisfaction. If you’re a calm and confident leader who’s ready to take ownership of a building’s day-to-day experience, we want to hear from you.

Property Information:
One Bennett Park | Related

Responsibilities Include:

• Hire, train, coach, and supervise the maintenance and janitorial team
• Lead daily huddles, safety meetings, and performance reviews
• Build a team culture based on accountability, service, and professionalism
• Mentor team members in both technical skills and resident service delivery

• Oversee all maintenance, repairs, and apartment turnovers
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and janitorial schedules
• Conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure compliance and cleanliness
• Track KPIs, forecast inventory needs, and uphold asset and brand standards

• Coordinate 24/7 coverage for urgent issues and emergencies
• Lead vendor communications during after-hours situations
• Remain calm and solution-focused when responding to floods, outages, and escalated service needs

• Resolve escalated service requests with empathy and follow-through
• Oversee move-in orientations and follow-up satisfaction surveys
• Support concierge and leasing teams in delivering a polished resident experience

• Manage site budgets, approve emergency purchases, and monitor ongoing costs.
• Review vendor contracts, track performance, and recommend upgrades
• Ensure all work meets safety, code, and quality expectations

• Maintain payroll, scheduling, attendance, and training records
• Ensure contractor compliance with building policies and standards
• Develop systems to support onboarding, SOPs, and knowledge sharing

• Work closely with leasing, concierge, and lifestyle teams
• Align on unit readiness, amenity cleanliness, and VIP service coordination
• Represent the site during capital planning, project walkthroughs, and ownership meetings

• Lead projects that improve building systems, service quality, or team operations
• Act as the on-site leader in the absence of the General Manager

$95,000 - $100,000

Local 1 Union Benefits

• 4+ years of experience supervising maintenance or building operations teams
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance
• Ability to lead calmly during emergencies and deliver consistent results
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications a plus
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital maintenance systems

You’ll lead a talented, service-minded team in delivering a high-quality living experience for residents. We value calm, solutions-first leadership and offer you the support, tools, and recognition to help your team—and your property—thrive.

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A subsidiary of Related Companies, Related Management Company (RMC) is a premier owner/operator of real estate, managing hundreds of properties across multiple states and Washington, D.C. We set the standard in workforce, market-rate, and luxury housing while leading in sustainability, with many new developments pursuing LEED Silver certification or higher.

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