Chief Engineer

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn NYC Financial Center/Manhattan Downtown is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team, overseeing operation, maintenance and repair of hotel facilities and equipment. The role focuses on ensuring reliable building operations and excellent guest service.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, enforcing safety and compliance, coordinating major projects, and mentoring staff. On-site role with potential day/night and weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of engineering management experience in hotel settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to repair and maintain building and grounds equipment and to train others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering department operations, recruitment, training, payroll and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Security, QA, Fire, OSHA and ADA audits.
• Oversee capital construction and major maintenance projects.
• Maintain and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Manage vendor relationships, pricing, delivery, warranties and upgrades.
• Obtain competitive bids for supplies and work orders.
• Train staff on hotel safety and security procedures.
• Report to Director of Operations, GM, with dotted line to Corporate Eng Director.
• May work day/night shifts and weekends as needed.

Skills

Engineering management

Vendor management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or technical school

High school diploma

Tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

We are looking for a Chief Engineer who will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of our property, machinery and equipment.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading a maintenance team in providing excellent service to our guests, while maintaining the operations of the building.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for overall operations of engineering department including recruiting; training and development; payroll, department labor budget and hotel capital budget.
• Responsible for compliance of hotels internal and external audits related to: Safety & Security, Quality Assurance, Fire Inspections, Hotel Major Equipment, OSHA and ADA
• Responsible for overseeing capital construction and major maintenance projects.
• Responsible to maintain and refine the preventive maintenance program.
• Responsible for establishing relationship with vendors and monitor vendors to assure quality, delivery, warranties, upgrades, etc. are consistently utilized. Work closely with vendors to assure proper pricing, delivery and maintenance.
• Responsible for obtaining competitive bids for all supplies and work orders.
• Responsible for training Hotels Safety and Security procedures to Managers, MOD and Security Staff.
• Position reports to Director of Operations, GM, with dotted line reporting to the Corporate Director of Engineering.
• As leader of the department, might be required to work day/night shifts and weekdays/weekends if necessary

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 to 4 years of Engineering Management experience in a hotel setting
• High School Diploma or equivalent - Bachelor's Degree or Technical School experience preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to repair and maintain various pieces of building and grounds equipment - ability to train others in the same repairing
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and various tools
• Present technical information that requires approval
• Must be able to lift or move 25-50 lbs.
• Must have NYC FSD Certification
• Must have any government required licenses, certificates or permits

Source: Hospitality Online