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Engineering Manager
TEMPORARY•New York
About this role
Lexington Hotel NYC
Temporary Assignment ~ 3-6 months
The Engineering Manager is responsible for assisting in maintaining the building and grounds with particular attention towards safety, security, and asset protection. Furthermore, this role assigns, tracks and follows up on status of work assigned to staff and contractors as needed and helps to increase guest and team member satisfaction through effective communications and training. This role will also assist in managing budget, capital expenditures, preventative maintenance, and energy conservation.
Responsibilities:
•Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with team members
•Monitor timeliness and quality of completion of repair work orders
•Assist in managing and inspecting the physical property including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, electrical and life safety systems
•Determine work required to above systems regulary
•Assist in providing regular on-going communication with team members in order to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
•Recommend or arrange for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment
•Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, and furnishings
•Assist in supervising the day-to-day operations of Engineering and related departments
•Maintain accurate logs and records
•Operate generators and fire pumps as necessary
•Provide emergency response services 24/7
•Repair equipment (e.g., refrigeration, laundry) as necessary
•Ensure all team members have the proper supplies, equipment, and uniforms
•Empower team members to provide excellent customer service, leads by example
•Train team members in safety procedures
•Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions
•Assist in interviews and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills
•Conduct fire drills and earthquake drills/evacuations on a quarterly basis for compliance
Requirements:
•High school degree (or equivalency) with Hotel/College training preferred
•Stationary Engineer’s license if required by local code
•HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required
•Substantial knowledge of local laws and building codes
•A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Engineering or Maintenance or related field
•Hold applicable certificates (Security License, FSD, CPR, etc.)
•Knowledge and ability to read P&L, budget, financial statements
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Experience working in a labor organized environment preferred
•Effective listening skills to understand and clarify concerns from team members and guests
•Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
•Solid background in OSHA regulations, emergency planning and response efforts and follow all legal safety requirements
•Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful, or unusual interruptions
•Ability to de-escalate situations and remain calm under pressure
•Organizational skills and attention to detail
•Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
•Excellent time management
•Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
•Strong leadership and communication skills
•An aptitude for self-motivation
•A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
•A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel
Our Company
- MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
- MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
- For the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What’s in it for you?
- Hotel Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members
What you'll do
- The Engineering Manager is responsible for maintaining the building and grounds, focusing on safety and asset protection. This role includes managing work assignments, supervising operations, and ensuring effective communication with team members.
About MCR
MCR is the 3rd largest hotel owner-operator in the United States. The firm, which has offices in New York City; London; Dallas; Chicago; and Richmond, Virginia, has invested in and developed 189 hotel properties operated under 31 brands. Today, MCR offers more than 25,000 guestrooms in 150 hotels in 37 states and 107 cities.
MCR has developed 17 hotels, including the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport, the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York and the BT Tower in London.
MCR has also made a series of investments in hotel software companies such as Stayntouch, a cloud-based property management system, and Optii, a hotel operations software solution.
MCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies — and was ranked by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025.
Consistently recognized for excellence in service and operations, MCR is a repeat recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owners, as well as the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA. MCR’s hotels are frequently featured in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Hotels and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
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