Chief Engineer

Location: New York City, NY
Salary: $65,000–$75,000 + Bonus
Package: Competitive benefits package

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee the day-to-day engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations of a luxury hospitality property in New York City. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for maintaining the property to the highest standards while ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for guests and employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering and maintenance team, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, back-of-house, and building systems.
• Ensure mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, and other critical systems operate effectively.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely completion of work orders.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and external service providers.
• Manage engineering budgets, purchasing, inventory, and operating expenses.
• Support property renovations, capital projects, and major repairs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, fire, building, and environmental regulations.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and building-related issues.
• Partner with General Management and department heads to ensure the property is consistently maintained to operational and guest-service standards.

Qualifications

• Previous Chief Engineer, Director of Engineering, or senior engineering leadership experience within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general property maintenance.
• Experience leading and developing an engineering team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, contractors, and capital projects.
• Knowledge of local safety and building regulations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to property emergencies when required.