About JLL -

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them. If you're a leader of any level or experience and this job description resonates with you, let's talk.

Chief Engineer

What this job involves -

Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients' needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client's assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function. The incumbent also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance. The Chief Engineer provides direction and leadership by being accountable for the following:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services. Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.


• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including, training and personal development


• Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, corrective and reliability maintenance procedures.


• Has in-depth knowledge of all building systems and how they function


• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.


• Understands aspects of construction planning and execution.


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• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program.


• Provide leadership in driving Reliability Centered Maintenance best practices


• Providing customer interface and support


• Partner in planning/scheduling optimization


• Assure Document Management quality


• Manage underground utilities reliability and maintenance


• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.


• Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building's future capabilities are maintained.


• Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.


• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.


• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.


• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.


• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.


• Ensure that the CFWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.


• Manage Contracted Maintenance Staff and Vendors


• Performs additional job duties as requested.

Sound like you? To apply you need to be: -

• Associate Degree in and engineering discipline or equivalent work experience


• 7+ years facility related work experience, including customer service, leadership and supervisory experience


• Demonstrated technical expertise in facility related systems


• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent


• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's preferred


• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems


• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills


• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

What you can expect from us -

We succeed together-across the desk and around the globe and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL.

Apply today!

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