Chief Engineer

About the role

The Chief Engineer serves as a technical engineering leader at JLL, overseeing the efficient, safe, and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment across multiple shifts in support of 24/7 critical building operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of maintenance and continuous operation of all critical building systems with zero downtime tolerance
• Serving as the primary escalation point for technical issues
• Supervising and managing a technical engineering team across multiple shifts including hiring, training, coaching and personal development
• Create, implement and routinely update documented planned maintenance procedures, prioritizing critical technical work and high-complexity preventive maintenance tasks
• Cooking, leading and responding to off-hour and emergency work order responses, ensuring resolution of issues affecting building operations
• Participating regularly in client-facing and property team communications, serving as the technical subject matter expert
• Selecting, scheduling, supervising and directing contractors for technical and specialized work; monitoring and documenting performance as necessary
• Leading and organizing ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures with focus on critical systems expertise
• Collaborating with the second Chief Engineer and maintenance coordinator to balance workload

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience, especially as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer or similar in critical operations environments
• People management experience (leading a team) with demonstrated ability to drive efficiency and accountability
• Strong technical expertise in complex building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety and building automation
• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
• Universal CFC EPA certification
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and serve as primary point of contact during critical failures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
• Frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting and/or driving
• Strong customer service and communication skills with ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience managing on-call rotations and coordinating emergency response

Qualifications

Universal CFC EPA certification

Skills

• Technical expertise in complex building systems
• Leadership and management experience
• Communication and customer service skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Ability to manage on-call rotations and coordinate emergency response

Benefits

Deep investment in cutting-edge technology to power your work

A comprehensive and competitive benefits plan

A supportive and caring work environment designed for your growth and well-being

Pay

N/A

Schedule

7am-3pm (flexible and needs to check in with off shift coverages) Monday through Friday, on-call rotation