Chief Engineer

Mining Exchange Hotel 

Chief Engineer

About The Opportunity

Join the leadership team at The Mining Exchange Hotel, a beautifully restored lifestyle luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Blending historic charm with modern sophistication, The Mining Exchange Hotel delivers an elevated guest experience through exceptional service, thoughtful design, and operational excellence.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Engineer to lead all aspects of hotel engineering, maintenance, and property operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about preserving the integrity of a luxury property while ensuring all building systems, equipment, and facilities operate at the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

As Chief Engineer, you will oversee the day-to-day maintenance and preventative care of the hotel’s physical assets, including guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical systems, life safety equipment, and back-of-house operations. You will lead and develop the engineering team, manage vendor relationships, ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, and collaborate closely with hotel leadership to support operational goals and capital improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong technical expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in luxury hospitality. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on the guest experience while helping maintain one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic hospitality destinations.

About The Hotel

Mining Exchange Hotel was built in 1902 as a stock exchange for local mining companies, The Mining Exchange Hotel & Spa offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. Our elegant, yet casual public spaces and guestrooms are all newly renovated.

Job Role

As a key member of the hotel’s leadership team, the Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the hotel’s physical assets, mechanical systems, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards of luxury hospitality. This role oversees preventive maintenance programs, life safety compliance, capital improvement planning, and engineering team leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience while preserving the integrity and sophistication of one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic historic properties.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong technical expertise, operational discipline, and a passion for maintaining luxury environments where every detail matters.

Engineering Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, recruit, train, coach, and develop the engineering team to ensure operational excellence and professional growth
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards
• Conduct performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and compensation recommendations in alignment with company policies
• Create and manage department schedules to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts

Property Maintenance & Asset Protection

• Oversee the implementation and execution of all preventive maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and hotel systems
• Ensure all building systems operate efficiently, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, kitchen equipment, boilers, elevators, and mechanical infrastructure
• Maintain the property in first-class condition consistent with luxury lifestyle hotel standards
• Prioritize and oversee service requests to ensure timely completion and guest satisfaction

Life Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor, inspect, and test all life safety systems to ensure 100% operational readiness
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes, fire safety regulations, and corporate standards
• Maintain all required documentation, permits, inspection records, and certifications

Technical Operations

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and structural issues
• Interpret blueprints, repair manuals, and technical specifications to diagnose and resolve system failures
• Oversee appliance repair, boiler operations, electrical systems maintenance, and building infrastructure performance

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate third-party contractors for specialized repairs, renovations, and maintenance projects
• Monitor quality of work, project timelines, and vendor compliance with hotel standards and safety regulations

Financial Management & Capital Planning

• Recommend departmental budgets and capital expenditure plans
• Manage engineering expenses within approved budget constraints
• Review purchase requests and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and utility cost savings

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain engineering logs, schedules, maintenance records, and departmental documentation
• Assist with strategic planning and procedural improvements
• Support hotel operations through Manager-on-Duty coverage as assigned

Job Type: FLSA Designation: Full Time-Exempt

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certificate or degree in Building Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of building maintenance leadership experience in hospitality, luxury residential, resort, or commercial environments
• Prior hotel engineering management experience strongly preferred
• Experience with engineering design

Desired Qualifications & Traits

• Experience in historic or luxury property maintenance is highly desirable
• Able to develop, implement, and monitor programs that adhere to all appropriate regulations, including: Ergonomics, Emergency Response, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to bend, stretch, and twist
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to climb multiple flights of stairs on daily basis and walk frequently

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler systems, and life safety systems
• Exceptional troubleshooting and critical-thinking abilities
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, resource allocation, and budget management
• Ability to analyze operational challenges and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with leadership, guests, and team members
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Commitment to excellence, discretion, and service standards expected in a luxury lifestyle hotel setting

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount on hotel stays
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance

About The Company:

Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, each other and making every moment together enriching, fulfilling and fun.