VP, Engineering

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, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fifth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of March 31, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 8.0 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

The VP, Engineering will report to the SVP, Property Management and is a hands-on, highly visible leader responsible for the reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and performance of all building systems across the ESRT portfolio comprised of approximately 9 million rentable square feet across ten commercialbuildings and several stand-alone retail properties, as well as three multifamily buildings with 743 units. Building systems include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, vertical transportation, life-safety systems, emergency power, façade systems, and all mission-critical infrastructure.

The VP, Engineering provides strategic oversight of engineering operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance, capital planning and project execution, environmental and energy performance, and overall operational readiness. The role ensures that all properties operate at the highest standards of efficiency, safety, and tenant experience.

This leader will establish emergency escalation procedures and appropriate delegation frameworks to support 24/7/365 building operations, maintenance, and emergency response across the portfolio.

The VP leads a team of eight Chief Engineers (with dual reporting to their respective Property Managers) and approximately 48 union engineering staff, represented by Local 94 and Local 30. The role is responsible for workforce performance, labor coordination, and building a strong pipeline of future engineering leaders.

In close partnership with the Property Management, Design & Construction, and Sustainability teams, as well as executive leadership, the VP ensures alignment with ESRT’s operational, financial, safety, sustainability, and customer service objectives.

The ideal candidate will leverage data analytics and predictive maintenance tools to optimize system performance, improve lifecycle planning, and drive continuous operational improvement. Additionally, this role serves as a visible leader of engineering operations to executive leadership and external stakeholders.