Lead Engineer

What this job involves

Join JLL as a Lead Engineer and play a critical role in overseeing facility operations and engineering excellence. In this position, you'll supervise engineering department staff while ensuring the optimal performance of building systems, safety protocols, and maintenance operations. You'll be instrumental in maintaining world-class facilities that support our clients' business objectives while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical teams, manage complex building systems, and directly contribute to JLL's reputation as a leader in commercial real estate services.

What your day to day will look like

• Provide joint supervision of engineering department staff and manage delegation of preventative maintenance programs, equipment installation, repair, and maintenance
• Perform comprehensive equipment inspections and ensure proper maintenance adherence to AES standards
• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators, and emergency backup systems. Analyze system performance, troubleshoot malfunctions, make necessary adjustments, and maintain operational records to ensure continuous facility operations
• Monitor building management systems (BAS) and respond immediately to all alarms, taking corrective action or initiating follow-up procedures
• Schedule and coordinate emergency repair activities based on priority and available personnel capabilities
• Manage site operations and various permits including facility work permits, hot work permits, and roof access permits
• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies through preparing and submitting purchase-order requests, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks for supplies
• Foster safety culture and adherence to company and industry standard practices
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergency response

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures, with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience
• Proven experience in mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of building CMMS and BAS systems
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs for engineering department work
• Experience managing contractors and ensuring client requirement adherence
• Ability to read and interpret work from drawings, written work orders, sketches, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs
• Ability to work weekends or holidays as required by business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in establishing and maintaining safety-sensitive culture in team environments
• Familiarity with commercial real estate facility management best practices
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders including clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Trade school education, union training, or military service
• Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments