Area Chief Engineer

Job Location:

Portsmouth, VA 23704

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $75,000.00

Area Director of Engineering

Shamin Hotels, located at Renaissance Portsmouth and serving additional Tidewater hotels, seeks an experienced, hands‑on Area Director of Engineering to lead engineering and maintenance operations across a portfolio of hotels in the Hampton Roads region.

• Oversee engineering and maintenance operations for multiple Tidewater-region hotels, with Renaissance Portsmouth as the primary assigned location.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for property engineering teams, including hiring support, training, performance management, and development.
• Establish and monitor preventative maintenance programs to ensure guest rooms, public spaces, back‑of‑house areas, grounds, equipment, and life‑safety systems are maintained to company and brand standards.
• Support hotels in resolving maintenance issues quickly and effectively to minimize guest disruption and operational downtime.
• Conduct routine property inspections and develop action plans for repairs, capital needs, safety concerns, and physical asset protection.
• Partner with General Managers, Operations Leaders, and corporate support teams on engineering priorities, projects, budgeting, and execution.
• Assist with vendor management, contractor oversight, and service agreements to ensure quality work and cost control.
• Monitor utility usage, building systems, and operational practices to identify efficiencies and reduce unnecessary expense.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements, maintenance standards, and company policies.
• Support emergency response, incident follow‑up, and after‑hours property issues as needed.
• Participate in capital planning, renovation support, equipment replacement planning, and special projects across the region.
• Maintain accurate records related to maintenance activity, inspections, repairs, and required compliance documentation.

• A leader who lives the Shamin Hotels TOP values of Team Up, Own It, and Passionately Serve.
• A professional who leads with accountability, responsiveness, and a strong sense of ownership.
• Someone who can move easily between strategic oversight and hands‑on operational support.
• A leader who partners well with hotel teams and regional leadership.
• A hospitality‑minded engineering professional who understands the impact of building condition on guest experience and hotel performance.

Team Up. Own It. Passionately Serve.

Shamin Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 3+ Years previous hotel engineering leadership experience required; multi‑property or area‑level responsibility strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel maintenance operations, including guest room systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life‑safety, and general building maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize competing demands, and support multiple properties effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and follow‑through skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with General Managers, department leaders, vendors, and associates.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, preventative maintenance planning, and capital project coordination preferred.
• Availability to travel regularly within the Hampton Roads Area.
• Ability to respond to urgent operational issues outside of normal business hours when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certifications, or trade licensure preferred.