Senior 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 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.    Senior Chief Engineer - JLL What this job involves: The Senior Chief Engineer will directly supervise employees reporting to the assigned buildings.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies enumerated within the JLL Personnel Handbook and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  What your day-to-day will look like: Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, controls, lighting, and critical environments across the assigned region, utilizing internal staff and external vendors as needed. Supervise and develop engineering teams through hiring, training, coaching, performance reviews using Workday, and establishing clear goals while fostering professional growth and daily operational leadership. Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance programs incorporating preventive, predictive, and reactive procedures through systems like 4Sight, work order management, and PM programs to protect asset value and extend equipment life. Ensure regulatory compliance and safety by identifying and remediating hazards, implementing safety training programs, maintaining required documentation, meeting Federal/State/Local laws, and adhering to JLL compliance audits and Operations Audit standards. Manage capital planning and major projects by developing infrastructure upgrade plans, equipment replacement schedules, and overseeing project execution from planning through closeout following industry best practices. Maintain critical documentation and systems knowledge including current building drawings, single-lines, engineering logs, compliance records, and comprehensive understanding of all machinery and operational aspects to recognize performance deficiencies immediately. Oversee contractor activities and service contracts by managing scope development, bidding, contract administration, providing advance training on critical functions, and ensuring contractors understand Building Rules & Regulations. Manage budgets and administrative functions including preparing annual operational and capital budgets, monitoring expense performance, managing timesheets, ordering supplies, and organizing all engineering department administration. Implement utility tracking and energy management programs to monitor and manage consumption of electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, and water, supporting initiatives like Energy Star. Coordinate tenant and capital improvement projects by working with engineering and construction managers from construction document review through project completion, and provide regional support for due diligence and new property assignments as needed.

High school diploma or equivalent 6+ years’ experience with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures, and a minimum of 4+ years of maintenance management experience. Universal Technician Certification (EPA 608 or CFC). Certificate’s showing advance training on each of the major building systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and General Building Operations). Experience in a Manufacturing environment Ability  to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in