Job Title: Chief Engineer
Location: Hotel Indigo & Holiday Inn Express – Downtown Austin
The Chief Engineer is responsible for overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations for our dual-branded hotel complex. This role ensures safe, functional, and well-maintained facilities across both properties while supporting guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and brand compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the maintenance team and manage daily operations for both Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express.
Ensure all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety) are operating effectively and in compliance with local codes and brand standards.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance and respond to guest and operational work orders promptly.
Manage vendors, service contracts, inspections, and CapEx projects.
Monitor department expenses and maintain records of repairs, warranties, and maintenance logs.
Support property leadership with emergency preparedness and energy conservation initiatives.
Train, supervise, and evaluate engineering staff.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3–5 years of engineering leadership experience in a hotel or similar facility.
Strong knowledge of building systems, equipment, and general trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC).
Familiarity with IHG brand standards and Quore is a plus.
Ability to lead a team and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Availability for on-call emergencies and flexibility with schedule as needed.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we believe success is the product of direct contact and experience. This guiding principle drives every aspect of hotel operations throughout Crescent. Recognized as one of the industry's top third-party hotel management companies, Crescent is committed to delivering excellence in hotel operations, profitability, and guest service through a hands-on approach and practical experience.
Crescent’s foundational service offering is third-party hotel management of upper upscale full-service and luxury hotels and resorts in the US and Canada. The portfolio includes luxury lifestyle assets as well as hotels and resorts within the premier brands by Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. At Crescent, we are more than just a collection of hotels, we are a progressive company determined to be the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. Strong core values related to customer service and associate satisfaction account for the continued success of our company. Crescent seeks and recruits energetic, innovative individuals who have a desire to work in a results-driven environment. Our success is the direct result of everyone working together toward a common goal: To deliver exceptional service to our valued guests and provide a high quality work environment for our associates.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we expect our leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, strive to execute flawlessly and recognize our most important asset is our PEOPLE. We know our associates look to their leaders to embody the corporate culture. Our leaders’ passion and dedication will inspire you who, in turn, will share that enthusiasm with our guests.
