Chief Building Engineer

Job Overview

As Chief Engineer, you will provide operational leadership for the engineering team, ensuring machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively while achieving 100% uptime through reliability‑based maintenance practices. You will implement equipment inspection and monitoring programs, define maintenance best practices, and continuously evaluate operations to enhance effectiveness and maximize performance.

• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff.
• Manage contractor activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain all infrastructure documentation.
• Develop and maintain inventory of tools and supplies, including purchase orders and stock sourcing.
• Identify safety hazards and manage safety training programs.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process is understood.
• Maintain up‑to‑date building drawings and regulatory mandated records.

• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Oversee HVAC repair and preventive maintenance programs.
• Hire, train, develop and instill professionalism in engineers and maintenance staff.
• Perform periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions.
• Incorporate remediation to maintain a safe environment for staff and occupants.
• Implement safety training programs and ensure compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines.

• 7+ years of facilities‑related work experience with 5+ years in a leadership/managerial capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes and understanding of construction planning and execution.
• 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.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

• Associate’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Universal Technician certification for CFC’s (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.

• 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.

Location:

On‑site – Mesa, AZ

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

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process—including the online application and/or overall selection process—you may email us at  This email is only to request an accommodation.