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Chief Engineer – JLL

What this job involves: As a Chief Engineer at JLL, you will be responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. This role requires you to ensure the highest level of professionalism while meeting clients' needs and maintaining a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. You'll be responsible for protecting and improving the value of client's assets while ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. You will implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function, execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs, define and implement maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime, and continuously evaluate current maintenance, operations, and reliability methods to enhance effectiveness and maximize value-maximizing performance.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Building Management:

• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, and air conditioning equipment for optimal facility performance

• Oversee boilers, heating, ventilating, and hot water equipment while ensuring efficient system operation

• Manage pumps, valves, piping, and filters along with other mechanical and electrical equipment

• Review logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment while reporting problems/malfunctions on as-needed basis

• Perform preventive tasks when required while overseeing repair and P.M. of HVAC systems

• Determine frequency of repair and/or P.M. for HVAC systems based on equipment condition and operational requirements

• Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate building effectively

• Prepare and submit purchase order requests while developing sources for stock materials

• Perform periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions for continuous operational readiness

• Oversee activities of contractors working within building as representatives of building or tenants

• Provide support for site-driven projects while making suggestions and assisting with vendor management as needed

Safety Management:

• Identify safety hazards within building while incorporating remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in safe environment

• Implement, administer, and manage comprehensive safety training program for all engineering staff

• Ensure compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines as they relate to operation of building's infrastructure

• Alert management of building discrepancies and regulatory compliance issues promptly

• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines

• Maintain documentation mandated for regulatory compliance with Federal, State, or Local law

• Ensure all engineering activities meet safety standards and regulatory requirements consistently

Leadership and Management:

• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, and personal development

• Ensure Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) is well-understood process among building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors

• Provide direct supervision of team while ensuring work orders and PMs are completed in timely manner

• Lead engineering team to achieve operational excellence and client satisfaction goals

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for effective team management and operational efficiency

• Foster culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement within engineering team

Training and Development:

• Provide training and support aimed at expanding capabilities of operations staff through comprehensive development programs

• Demonstrate proper use and care of tools and instruments for effective equipment management

• Give hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures

• Recommend relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment to enhance team capabilities

• Instill overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance throughout engineering team

• Support professional development initiatives and certification programs for staff advancement

Reliability and Maintenance Excellence:

• Implement and manage reliability-based maintenance function for optimal equipment performance

• Execute equipment inspection and monitoring programs to prevent failures and extend asset life

• Define and implement maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime

• Continuously evaluate current maintenance, operations, and reliability methods for effectiveness enhancement

• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventive maintenance programs for all building systems

• Analyze equipment performance data to optimize maintenance strategies and reduce operational costs

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience: • Associate Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience required

• 7+ years facility related work experience including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience

• Managerial experience required for effective team leadership and operational management

Technical Knowledge and Skills: • Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes and facility operations management

• Understanding of construction planning and execution for facility improvement projects

• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation

• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems

Certifications and Licenses: • Certification as Universal Technician for CFCs required (or within 90 days of employment)

• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent preferred

• Ability to maintain required certifications and pursue additional credentials as needed

Professional Skills: • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills for effective stakeholder interaction

• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

• Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities for managing diverse engineering teams

• Problem-solving skills for complex facility operations and maintenance challenges

Physical and Availability Requirements: • Ability to work in various facility environments including mechanical rooms and equipment areas

• Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and after-hours calls as required

• Physical capability to inspect equipment and perform hands-on maintenance tasks

• Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for client-facing interactions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

• Experience with building automation systems and energy management

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for commercial facilities

• Certification in project management or facilities management

Location: Fairfield, OH

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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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 may 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

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