Chief Engineer

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observation Deck. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of June 30, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.5 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

POSITION SUMMARY ESRT is seeking a Chief Engineer who will work closely with the Property Manager and management team in the oversight of the building technical operations and project work, and in meeting all requirements of the Landlord. The Chief is fully responsible for supervising the building engineer staff, maintenance of the building equipment, preventive maintenance of all building equipment, overseeing associated outsourced building contracts, overseeing, and responding to Tenant service calls, providing support for all building leasing and marketing TI projects as required, expediting other special projects as directed by the Property Manager and responding to all building emergencies.

RESPONSBILITIES BUILDING OPERATIONS & TENANT COORDINATION

• 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.

FIRE LIFE, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE:

• 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.

BUILDING SYSTEMS & PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE:

• 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

CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION & CONTROLS:

• 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

CONTRACTOR & VENDOR MANAGEMENT:

• 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

ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY:

• 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

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION:

• Supervise and coordinate activities of engineering staff using the building’s CMMS platform (e.g., Bu