Function:
The Corporate Engineer leads engineering planning, capital execution, and asset integrity across a significant portion of RLJ's hotel portfolio (35+ properties). Sitting within Design & Construction, this role partners with Asset Management and property teams to drive consistent engineering performance, execute complex projects, and protect long-term asset value.
This is a senior, hands-on role for a seasoned operator who is comfortable working across a multi-property platform.
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Engineering
- Support and guide third-party management, property-level, Regional, and Chief Engineers
- Ensure consistent engineering standards and operating practices are being implemented by third-party management teams
- Conduct property inspections, audits, and condition assessments
- Provide expertise on complex building systems
Capital Projects
- Oversee MEP, infrastructure, and disaster remediation projects from planning through execution
- Lead RFPs, budgeting, bid-leveling, contract negotiation, and project delivery
- Ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and aligned with asset strategy
Maintenance & Asset Performance
- Strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Improve asset reliability and reduce reactive repairs
- Standardize vendor performance and service delivery
Energy & Systems
- Identify opportunities to reduce utility costs and improve efficiency
- Leverage building automation systems and CMMS tools
- Support sustainability initiatives
Life Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and brand standards
- Oversee fire/life-safety systems and risk mitigation
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Financial & Investment Support
- Monitor R&M and CapEx spend
- Support capital planning and multi-year forecasting
- Participate in acquisition and disposition due diligence, including site assessments and capital review
Team Leadership
- Collaborate with peer Corporate Engineers to implement best practices across portfolio and leverage buying power
- Utilize Assistant Project Management resources to improve project execution efficiency
- Lead third-party vendors and hold them accountable for results