Hotel Engineering Manager - Elysee New York

ABOUT ELYSEE NEW YORK

Elysee New York is entering a new chapter as an intimate luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The hotel blends the elegance of a historic New York residence with the warmth and cultural spirit of a European luxury hotel, delivering a guest experience built on genuine hospitality, considered detail, and quiet discretion. Elysee New York is managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, one of North America's leading hospitality management companies.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Elysee New York is seeking an experienced Hotel Engineering Manager to lead all engineering, maintenance, life safety, and building systems operations. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this individual will ensure the hotel is maintained to luxury standards while supporting pre-opening readiness, preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, regulatory compliance, and exceptional guest satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

ENGINEERING OPERATIONS & FACILITY LEADERSHIP

• Oversee daily operation, repair, and maintenance of all hotel building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire life safety, elevators, and guest room equipment.
• Maintain the hotel in exceptional physical condition, ensuring all spaces align with luxury hospitality standards.
• Direct preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime and extend asset life.
• Respond promptly to operational issues and guest-related maintenance concerns, resolving them discreetly so the guest experience is never disrupted.

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop engineering team members.
• Lead daily work assignments, safety meetings, and departmental training initiatives.
• Establish accountability, performance standards, and a service-oriented culture.

SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, local building code, fire safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain emergency response plans and life safety systems testing schedules.
• Coordinate inspections, permits, audits, and corrective action plans.

FINANCIAL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Prepare and manage engineering budgets, forecasts, contracts, and capital expenditure projects.
• Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for cost savings and sustainability improvements.
• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of hotel engineering operations, building systems, maintenance practices, and life safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while maintaining operational excellence.
• Strong communication and vendor-management capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive engineering experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or commercial property environment.
• Minimum three years of management or supervisory experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience with hotel openings, renovations, repositioning projects, or major capital improvements preferred.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and energy management systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

WHY JOIN ELYSEE NEW YORK AND CRESCENT HOTELS & RESORTS

Joining Elysee New York is an opportunity to help restore and relaunch a legendary New York hotel. The Hotel Engineering Manager will play a critical role in delivering a safe, reliable, and beautifully maintained property while helping establish the operational foundation for long-term success. We invite candidates who believe that luxury is defined not by formality alone, but by generosity, discretion, and the ability to make every guest feel genuinely seen, to join us and help build a place where every guest, and every team member, belongs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Elysee New York Hotel and Crescent Hotels & Resorts are Equal Opportunity Employers, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the applicable Know Your Rights notice from the United States Department of Labor.