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.

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 Title:  Assistant Manager – Engineering Department:  Engineering / Technical Services Reporting To:  Facility Manager Employment Type:  Full-Time ROLE OVERVIEW The Assistant Manager – Engineering is responsible for overseeing day-to-day engineering operations, active project monitoring alongside PMC teams, comprehensive snag management post-project completion, facility handover/takeover processes, utility management, statutory compliance, and technical service delivery at facility. The role requires hands-on expertise in on-site project supervision, issue identification and escalation, retrofit facility management, and ensuring seamless transition from project delivery to operations.

1. Project Monitoring & Site Supervision (Ongoing Projects) Active Site Presence & Monitoring: Conduct daily site inspections during ongoing project execution phases (fitouts, expansions, retrofits, MEP installations). Work closely with PMC (Project Management Consultant) team to monitor contractor performance, work progress, and adherence to project timelines. Review ongoing works against approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Issue Identification & Escalation: Identify technical issues, design conflicts, quality deviations, and safety violations during construction/installation phases. Document issues with photographs, measurements, and detailed descriptions. Highlight and escalate critical issues to PMC team, project managers, and JLL management immediately for resolution. Maintain issue registers and track resolution status through regular follow-ups. Comprehensive Snag Identification: Conduct thorough pre-handover inspections of completed project areas immediately after contractor declares completion. Prepare detailed snag lists covering all MEP systems, civil finishes, safety installations, and building services. Categorize snags by severity (critical, major, minor) and system/trade (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, civil, fire, etc.). Document each snag with clear descriptions, locations, photographs, and recommended corrective actions. Snag Closure Monitoring: Issue snag lists to contractors and PMC team with defined closure timelines. Conduct regular site visits to monitor snag rectification progress. Verify quality of rectification work and ensure compliance with specifications. Re-inspect and sign-off on completed snag items before closure. Maintain snag closure registers with status tracking (open, in-progress, closed, pending re-inspection). Prepare handover completion reports and obtain formal sign-offs from all parties. Update CMMS/asset management systems with new equipment details and maintenance schedules. Transfer all documentation, warranties, and vendor contacts to operations team. 2. Facility &