Specialist, Engineering Services

Lead Operating Engineer – JLL

As a Lead Operating Engineer at JLL, you will serve as a critical hands-on leader within the Facilities Department, ensuring operational excellence across all building systems and mechanical operations. This role combines technical expertise with strategic oversight, requiring you to manage vendor relationships, ensure contract compliance, maintain safety standards, and drive financial performance for assigned properties. You'll be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and supervising mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, and critical systems in a dynamic manufacturing/production environment.

Your work directly supports our client's operational continuity and safety, contributing to JLL's commitment to delivering world-class facility management while upholding the highest ethical standards.

• Collaborate with client contacts to ensure facility needs are met and communicated effectively to vendors while maintaining strong working relationships across all organizational levels

• Manage all aspects of asset performance for building systems including fire-life safety, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing – including HVAC), lighting, and physical security (cameras, access control)

• Handle financial accounts for building/s including variance reporting, capital and operating budget compliance, invoice preparation and review to ensure fiscal responsibility

• Participate in all safety initiatives in conjunction with JLL and client leadership; support emergency preparedness efforts and help implement safety procedures and building access protocols

• Respond to facility-related issues and requests (including emergencies) in a timely manner, and in accordance with identified client SLAs and regulations

• Manage inventory, purchase parts and supplies while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and company directives as they relate to building operations

• Coordinate facility management visitors/vendors, conduct safety briefings, and provide support and assistance to Operations Manager, Lead Engineers, and other team members across the campus as needed

• High school diploma and/or GED with licensing/certification and/or equivalent work experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations, or a related field (some level of trades experience preferred/helpful)

• 5-7 years of related work experience, with at least some of that time in a production/manufacturing environment preferred (24/7 operations, multiple/varied shifts)

• Financial knowledge necessary for understanding budgets, variances and basic reporting as required by client

• Experience with vendor relations, building operations/engineering and general facility operations with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); experience with work order or facilities software is a plus (specifically Corrigo)

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, carry up to 25+ pounds, and perform bending and lifting of materials as needed

• Comfortable working in manufacturing/production-based environment with regular walk-throughs of building and service areas while wearing and using PPE

Location:

Montgomery, AL

Work Shift:

Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm, with additional support as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays

Reports To:

Operations Manager

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

73,700.00 –  USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Plainfield, IL

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:

• 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