
Chief Engineer
Broomfield, COFull-time$129–157K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Job overview
The Chief Engineer leads the engineering team at JLL’s Broomfield site and oversees the safe, efficient operation of building systems and critical infrastructure. The role supervises two Assistant Chief Engineers and fifteen Maintenance Technicians, serves as the primary technical escalation point for critical incidents, and manages maintenance planning, safety, regulatory compliance, capital planning, projects, contractors, and building documentation.
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Full job description
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
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.
Position Summary:
- The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational leadership and administration of the engineering team at the Broomfield site, with the objective of safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively operating all mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems in support of 100% facility uptime. This role protects and improves the value of client assets, ensures critical infrastructure performs its intended function, and upholds the highest level of professionalism in meeting client expectations. The Chief Engineer directly oversees two Assistant Chief Engineers and fifteen Maintenance Technicians, and serves as the site's primary technical escalation point for critical incidents
Essential Functions:
- 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, relites, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services. Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.
- Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development
- Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.
- 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.
- 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 CEWA (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.
- Performs additional job duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
- Working knowledge of CMMS and/or DCIM platforms; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear incident reports and RCA documentation for client and account leadership.
- Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in facilities/building engineering, with at least 3 years in a mission-critical or data center environment.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience leading engineering or maintenance staff.
- Strong MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) background with hands-on experience in critical electrical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators) and HVAC/controls.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or trade/technical certification in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems preferred.
- Must be available for on-call rotation and emergency response outside standard hours.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Expected compensation for this position:
129,000.00 – 157,000.00 USD per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Location:
On-site –Broomfield, CO 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 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
At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
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How this job compares
Set against the 371 open Chief Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$129–157K/yr
- Colorado median$155–233K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$154–250K/yr275 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $143K, is 23% below the Colorado median midpoint ($186K) — in the lowest quarter of Chief Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Chief Engineer jobs in Colorado and 371 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- Computer World Services7 open
- The MITRE Corporation4 open
- American Systems Corporation3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Chief Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (315 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 169 of the 371 open Chief Engineer jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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