Engineering Manager (COQ Q99/Q01 required)

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

The New Yorker Hotel continues to thrive, attracting visitors from all over the world, including those right here in NYC. With the Jacob Javits Covention Center and Hudson Yards just minutes away, and the revitalized West Side of Manhattan becoming increasingly desirable, we’re confident that our hotel will enjoy continued success well into the future. And we invite you to experience it with us!

Overview

The Engineering Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the engineering department.  In the absence of the Director, the Engineering Manager will assume the administrative, financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they relate to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times
• Deal promptly and efficiently with guest complaints and needs
• Have a thorough knowledge of emergency and safety procedures
• Respond to all emergency situations and be prepared to assist
• Responsible for the ordering of supplies, tools and equipment and maintaining proper par levels to corporate department standards.
• This role will support, maintain and implement the department’s BOH preventive maintenance program.
• Assist with other duties as assigned and serve as “Building Manager” as required while maintaining and repairing the interior and exterior of the building.
• Will be required to represent and support the Chief Engineer in his absence confidently on all levels to ownership, corporate executive leadership, contractors or other department heads.
• Create and implement a PM program for the back of the house areas
• Create and implement a PM program for the mechanical equipment in the building
• Review, adhere, and understand all safety procedures (such as LOTO)
• Perform maintenance checks of equipment and logs properly
• Attend Daily Operations Meeting
• Supervise and train all Engineering staff in Customer Service, Empowerment, Standard Operating Procedures and Loss Prevention
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of all workspaces, shops, and storage areas
• Train and Supervise to Building Managers on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly duties and responsibilities
• Evaluate to Building Managers as necessary – Coordinate with HR
• Maintain and obtain all licenses as needed by the NYC, NY State and other Government agencies needed for the building
• Staff and direct the performance of the staff and follow-up with corrective action when needed
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures, polices established by the company, including but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook
• Experience with union issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and acceptable state of repair.
• Ensure the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Ensure all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per Highgate Hotel standards.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs.
• Follow up on all alarms immediately to determine the exact location and cause.  Determine emergency status and report findings to Front Desk.  Take immediate action as necessary.
• Support and participate in all Highgate Hotel programs.
• Lead and/or participate in Highgate Hotel Safety Committee.

Qualifications

 

• At least 3 years of supervisory or lead mechanic experience in a hotel or a related field; or a technical certificate with at least 1 year of supervisory or lead mechanic experience.
• Stationary engineer’s license if required by local code.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and /or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Certificate of Qualification - Refrigeration Engineer
• Certificate of Fitness – Standpipe Fire Pump Hi-rise
• Certificate of Fitness – Supervise Low PSI Oil Burner
• Certificate of Fitness – Citywide Sprinkler Systems
• Certificate of Fitness – Combination Citywide Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems with Gravity Tank
• Certificate of Fitness – Maintain Inside Alarm System
• Certificate of Fitness – Air Compressors
• Cooling Tower & Close Loop Water Treatment Certificate

 

Benefits

We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based in Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based in Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based in California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

 

**The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on October 19, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.