Chief Engineer

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** 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.
** Chief Engineer*
* ** What this job involves:
** As a Chief Engineer at JLL, you will lead the operational management of critical building systems and engineering services to help ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable workplace environment for our clients. This role is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of client assets through strong technical leadership, proactive maintenance strategies, and operational excellence. You will oversee the engineering team, drive reliability-based maintenance programs, support capital planning initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.  

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role plays a key part in delivering high-performing facilities that support business continuity and long-term success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, where engineering leaders are empowered to innovate, solve complex challenges, and support the wellbeing of the teams and communities we serve.

** What your day-to-day will look like:
*** Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, lighting, temperature controls, cabling, and critical infrastructure environments.
* Lead and support engineering staff in daily operations while promoting safe work practices, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery.
* Develop and implement preventive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and client operational requirements.
* Manage contractor activities, monitor work quality and safety practices, and coordinate vendor services within the facility.
* Support capital improvement planning by identifying infrastructure upgrade opportunities and assisting with equipment replacement strategies and project execution.
* Maintain accurate engineering logs, infrastructure documentation, maintenance records, and oversight of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Corrigo).
* Respond to facility issues and emergencies involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or other building systems, including after-hours support when required.
* Develop project estimates, prepare proposals for site leadership, and adapt schedules and priorities to support operational and client needs.  
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* Required qualifications:

*** High School diploma or GED equivalent.
* EPA Universal Certification.
* Minimum of 5 years of facility operations or engineering experience, including leadership, supervisory, and customer service responsibilities.
* Strong working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and critical environment operations.
* Experience developing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs within a commercial or industrial facility environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and…