Assistant Engineering Manager

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.    What this job involves: As an Assistant Engineering Manager at JLL, you will assist the Engineering Manager with supervision, coordination, and training of Leads/Operating Engineers while taking ownership of critical engineering programs and compliance initiatives. You will develop and implement SOPs for panel allocation to forecast panel availability supporting client design scope documents, develop true panel load data logging programs for accurate forecasting, and establish EPM compliance programs for each site. This role requires you to serve as a subject matter expert on electrical, life safety, and fire alarm systems while providing technical support and training to Leads/Operating Engineers. You will oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear), temperature control systems, and critical environments. You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing reactive works within SLA limits, coordinating vendor activities, and maintaining comprehensive documentation including building drawings, single-lines, and compliance records. Your ability to troubleshoot and respond to operational and emergency situations while maintaining a safe working environment is essential to success in this role. What your day-to-day will look like: Assist the Engineering Manager with supervision, coordinating, and training the Leads/Operating Engineers Develop Panel Allocation SOPs to forecast panel availability supporting client design scope documents as projects progress through the RFP process, ensuring panel allocation is ready for site walks to expedite project completion and reduce costs Develop SOPs and implement true panel load data logging for accurate forecasting of panel availability and usage Develop EPM programs for each site, write SOPs, and verify MOPs in a timely manner to expedite scheduling coordination Review all Electrical MOPs and approve associated JHAs Ensure reactive work orders are managed within SLA limits and proactively action unassigned work orders to reduce volume and work order age Provide technical support and training for Leads/Operating Engineers while operating all building systems in a competent, effective and efficient manner Coordinate and control all vendor activities, ensuring quality of work is inspected and defects/recommendations are actioned or escalated accordingly Obtain quotations and order parts required to maintain site operation and system resilience Conduct regular site-specific training with all sites Leads/Operating Engineers and ensure regular site inspections, work inspections, and audits are carried out Ensure all site tools/equipment and key system inventories are kept up to date and in working order Write procedures/processes on all installed systems with primary focus on electrical systems Carry out controlled switching of switchgear, panels, and equipment either for maintenance or recovery from failure Issue/Close/Inspect work permits and work areas when required (LOTO Logs, SOPs, MOPs, Risk Assessments, Access, Hot Work, Mechanical Work, Roof Work) for vendors and Leads/Operating Engineers Complete Life Safety Systems Log reviews and ensure critical spares update/inventory/records/ordering is kept current Complete and update EHS records as needed