Chief Engineer

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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. Chief Engineer - JLL What this job involves: As Chief Engineer at JLL, you will lead the operational management and daily leadership of our engineering team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of all building machinery and systems. This strategic role combines technical expertise with team leadership, requiring you to protect and enhance client asset value while driving toward our goal of 100% equipment uptime. You'll implement reliability-based maintenance programs, optimize building system performance, and cultivate a culture of operational excellence and professionalism. Your leadership will directly impact client satisfaction and facility performance, making you a critical partner in JLL's commitment to delivering exceptional property management services. What your day-to-day will look like: **Building Systems Management:**Monitor and maintain all critical building systems including HVAC, refrigeration, boilers, pumps, valves, and electrical equipment to ensure optimal facility performance. Review operational logs, identify equipment malfunctions, and oversee preventive maintenance programs while maintaining adequate inventory of tools and supplies for effective building operations. **Reliability and Performance Optimization:**Implement and manage comprehensive reliability-based maintenance functions, execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs, and continuously evaluate maintenance strategies to enhance effectiveness, maximize uptime, and reduce operational costs through data-driven decision-making. **Safety and Regulatory Compliance:**Identify and remediate safety hazards, administer comprehensive safety training programs for all engineering staff, and ensure full compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Maintain all infrastructure documentation, building drawings, and compliance records while promptly alerting management to any discrepancies. **Team Leadership and Development:**Supervise, hire, train, and develop engineers and maintenance staff while fostering professional growth through hands-on instruction, outside training programs, and certification initiatives. Ensure Critical Facility Work Authorization processes are understood and followed by all staff, contractors, and tenants. **Contractor and Project Oversight:**Manage contractor activities within the facility, provide support for site-driven projects, assist with vendor management, and ensure all work meets safety standards and operational requirements while maintaining professional representation of client interests. **Preventive Maintenance Excellence:**Develop and maintain comprehensive PM programs for all building systems, determine optimal repair and maintenance frequencies based on equipment conditions, and ensure work orders and preventive tasks are completed efficiently and within established timeframes. **Client Service and Communication:**Deliver exceptional internal and external customer service through effective verbal and written communication, respond to emergency situations and after-hours calls as required, and maintain professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for all client-facing interactions. Required Qualifications: Education and Exper