Chief Engineer

COREcruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to oversee the day-to-day engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations of a luxury hotel in New York City. This hands-on leadership role ensures the property meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and guest comfort while guiding a skilled engineering team.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with contractors, drive preventative maintenance, and respond to emergencies, partnering with General Management to uphold

Qualifications

• Experience as Chief Engineer or senior engineering leader in hotels.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an engineering team.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Budget management

Vendor management

Facilities maintenance

Team development

Communication skills

Job description

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.