Chief Engineer

Serve as the building engineering representative and liaison with tenants and property management, ensuring building services are delivered in accordance with lease obligations and ESRT standards.

Maintain positive tenant relationships by ensuring timely response to tenant requests, coordinating repairs, and documenting work through the building’s work order system.

Identify and report common area maintenance deficiencies and ensure appropriate corrective action is initiated.

Perform regular inspections of common areas, back‐of‐house spaces, and mechanical and electrical rooms; generate work tickets as required.

Maintain a current Fire Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness (F‐89), as required.

Maintain Fire Department‐required logs and documentation for fire alarm, sprinkler, and standpipe systems.

Ensure compliance with all fire life safety, emergency, and building procedures as established by ESRT and the managing agent

Test, inspect, and maintain emergency equipment and systems in proper working order.

Oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and related building systems

Direct and monitor preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical and electrical equipment using the building’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Maintain accurate current and historical preventive maintenance records for all building systems

Troubleshoot and resolve system issues to minimize downtime and service disruption

Review and coordinate tenant construction and renovation activities to ensure compliance with approved plans and building standards

Procure, review, and maintain architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, including as‐built plans and CAD documentation

Inspect construction and renovation work and prepare mechanical and electrical punch lists as required

Coordinate and supervise controls‐related projects, including procurement, design, and implementation

Ensure tenant construction activities protect building infrastructure, finishes, and tenant property, coordinate restoration and cleanup upon completion

Supervise and monitor contractors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work in the building

Ensure subcontracted work complies with applicable codes, regulations, and ESRT best practices

Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical and service contractors, including bid review and performance oversight

Maintain a current directory of approved contractor and vendor contact information

Coordinate proper disposal of materials and waste in accordance with building and regulatory requirements

Monitor building energy usage and assist with the development and implementation of energy management strategies

Identify operational efficiency improvements aimed at reducing equipment wear, energy consumption, and emissions

Review and report on opportunities for preventive maintenance, energy savings, and cost‐control measures

Supervise and coordinate activities of engineering staff using the building’s CMMS platform (e.g., Building Engines or equivalent)

Where assigned, direct and develop the Assistant Chief Engineer and delegate daily operational coordination while maintaining overall accountability for department performance.

Ensure engineering staff are properly equipped, trained, and operating safely

Assign, track, and close work orders daily; ensure timely communication with tenants regarding delays or deferred work

Maintain a written listing of open tasks and provide clear work instructions to engineering staff

Participate in the interview, training, scheduling, evaluation, and performance counseling of engineering staff, as required and in accordance with union agreements

Review and approve time sheets and overtime; utilize payroll and reporting systems such as ADP and Excel

Prepare and submit regular operational and activity reports to property management

Assist with the preparation of annual operating, maintenance, and capital budgets

Monitor expenditures and provide explanations for variances between approved budgets and actual expenses

Prepare purchase orders and procure parts and supplies in accordance with company policies and approved budget guidelines

Maintain inventory of building‐owned tools, equipment, and supplies

Inspect, service, maintain, and repair cooling towers, chillers, and associated electrical and mechanical components

Ensure compliance with cooling tower maintenance programs, reporting, and regulatory requirements

Obtain and maintain required certifications (including Category 7G, as applicable) for cooling tower maintenance programs and chemical application

Maintain awareness and adherence to all building safety, emergency, and security procedures

Control engineering operations and response activities during emergency situations

Promote a safe, ethical, and drug‐free workplace

Maintain professional appearance, conduct, and courteous working relationships with tenants, contractors, and colleagues

Act as a cooperative member of the management and building operations team

Demonstrated training and/or hands-on experience in multiple building trades

Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC systems, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment

Working knowledge of electrical systems and related subsystems

Experience with building control systems, including pneumatic, electric, electronic, and solid‐state direct digital control (DDC) systems

Knowledge of plumbing, pressure piping, hydronic, and other pressurized piping systems

Familiarity with fire alarm systems, life safety systems, air distribution (ductwork), and VAV systems

Ability to safely use tools, equipment, and test instruments to measure, analyze, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical and HVAC systems

Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), including platforms such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Tridium, Alerton, Automated Logic, Distech, Schneider Electric, or similar systems

Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs applicable to building systems

Basic proficiency in the use of computer systems and related software

Working knowledge of supervisory and management practices, including time management and people management and performance oversight

Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and management

Ability to prepare professional written documentation, including reports, memoranda, logs, and records

Strong proficiency with email, Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel, and operational technology platforms, including CMMS, BMS, payroll, purchasing, budgeting, and reporting systems

Must be comfortable learning and adopting new programs and applications.

High school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), College or university credits or degree in applicable discipline preferred

Minimum (5) years’ experience in the various disciplines of operating engineering, electrical power, and HVAC systems, with two or more years with personnel management experience

A current engineer's license (or equivalent) that is either issued or recognized and accepted by the jurisdiction in which the employee is actively engaged

EPA CFC Certification

Refrigeration (Q-01)/Operator’s Certificate of Fitness

Fire Life Safety Director (F-89) and Emergency Action Plan Certificate of Finesses

Category 7G Certified Applicator License

(G7) Category 7G Certified Applicator License (Pesticide), required or expected to be obtained

S-12/S-13 qualified or expected to be obtained.

Fireguard/Torch (F-60)

Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position

Ability to work off the ladder

Ability to work in tight environments

Ability to carry up to 50 pounds

At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -

Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently

Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT

Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work

Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude

Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder

Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture

Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through