Engineering Manager

Belong in a place where you can be yourself and love what you do. Join our hotel community and we will support you to realise your true potential. You will be part of a team where everyone’s contribution is valued. And we will empower you to bring ideas to elevate our services, creating personalised experiences for guests. Help them to feel special, and we will do the same for you.

Sofitel New York is looking for an Engineering Manager who is an enthusiastic, hospitality-oriented professional that will be responsible for all administrative aspects of the department, as well as assisting the financial and operating aspects of the hotel as they directly relate to the engineering division. Establish and support a high level of cooperation and teamwork in all areas of Engineering and among other departments.

 What is in it for you?

• Employee Discount Travel Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extended healthcare plan coverage
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow with the Company across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Salary Range: $75 - $85k / year

What you will be doing:

Assisting the Director of Engineering in administering the Engineering department ensuring that all equipment and machinery in running properly all guest rooms and public space in good condition while ensuring the budget and payroll are monitored. The Engineering Manager is responsible for the hotels fire plan and building evacuation along with all fire and safety systems.

• Responsible for the monitoring, updating and implementing the Fire Plan, Fire safety, building evacuation, Disaster Recovery plan.
• Responsible for the  coordination of the preventive maintenance program for guest rooms, public areas and safety systems, working closely with Front Desk, Security and F&B departments.
• Responsible for helping prepare and controlling the annual Engineering budget and assisting in the preparation of the Capital.
• Responsible for the Energy management system and monitoring the utility costs.
• Responsible for supervising and direction of the Engineering staff in operation and maintenance of the mechanical and physical.
• Responsible for all ensuring prompt and immediate response to maintenance requests for the quests, staff and management of the hotel.
• Responsible for recruiting, scheduling, payroll, union labor relations, training and development of all Engineering.
• Responsible for all department health, safety and WHMIS training programs and through WCB compliance and key member of the Hotels Emergency Response Team.
• Responsible to ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations as it relates to the operational functions, fire and safety programs.
• Responsible for communicating with the contractors and trades that are carrying out maintenance work on the hotels physical plant and equipment.
• Responsible for assisting administratively with renovations, which may include getting prices for budgets, preparing a Scope of Work and acting as Project Manager both for the Engineering department as well as Housekeeping and Front Office and as is needed. Role will be asked to perform administrative duties to assist other departments on an as needed basis.

• Candidate must possess at least 3 years of progressive facilities management experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and three or more years of related experience; or a 4-year college degree and one or more years of related experience.
• Stationary Engineer's license if required by local code. 
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business demands.
• Assist with additional projects or requests as needed. 
• High school diploma required. 
• Previous supervisory responsibility in a unionized work environment required. 
• Stationary Engineer’s license and/or other trade license(s) as required by local regulations. 
• Renovation and or hotel opening experience is strongly preferred.

Your team and working environment:

Ideally situated steps away from Fifth Avenue, Times Square and Grand Central Station, Sofitel New York’s 398 spacious guest rooms including 52 suites provide a haven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.  With French inspiration, our ambassadors deliver service from the heart and lifelong memories one guest at a time.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Accor?

When you become one of our Heartists®, you will also be a member of the Accor group with all the benefits that brings. The ALL Heartists® program is the benefits program dedicated to Accor Heartists®. It provides employees with the opportunity
to enjoy living life to its fullest throughout the year, thanks to preferential rates in hotels and exclusive discounts with a wide range of partners (travel, gourmet, wellness, shopping…).