Chief Building Engineer

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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

As Chief Engineer, you'll provide operational management and effective daily leadership for the engineering team, ensuring machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while achieving the goal of 100% uptime. This role centers on protecting and improving the value of client assets while ensuring building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function through reliability-based maintenance practices. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves, and our fellow employees, and your leadership will be critical to delivering the highest level of professionalism while meeting client needs. You'll implement and manage equipment inspection and monitoring programs, define maintenance best practices to improve mechanical equipment uptime, and continuously evaluate current maintenance, operations, and reliability methods to enhance effectiveness and maximize performance. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll foster this culture while supervising engineers and maintenance staff, managing contractor activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining all infrastructure documentation. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while expanding your capabilities through training, development, and exposure to complex facility systems.

• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating systems, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical and electrical equipment while overseeing HVAC repair and preventive maintenance programs

• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personal development, and instilling professionalism in manner and appearance across the team

• Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and supplies by preparing purchase orders, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions

• Identify safety hazards and incorporate remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in a safe environment while implementing, administering, and managing safety training programs and ensuring compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines

• Oversee contractor activities within the building, ensure the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process is well-understood among staff and contractors, and maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and regulatory mandated records

• 7+ years of facility-related work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience with managerial responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes with understanding of construction planning and execution

• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation

• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills

• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

• Associate's Degree in an Engineering discipline

• Universal Technician certification for CFC's (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)

• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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