Chief Engineer

## Chief Engineer Apply:
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Rochester, MN:
Minneapolis, MN:
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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-JLL*
* ** What this job involves:
** As Chief Engineer, you'll be the technical leader driving operational excellence across complex facility systems in a dynamic, high-tech environment. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring you to manage engineering teams while maintaining hands-on involvement with critical infrastructure including boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, emergency generators, and high-voltage electrical distribution. You'll serve as a key partner to both the site Facility Manager and Regional Engineering Director, ensuring seamless operations across all building systems.

At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and you'll demonstrate this by developing your team's capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of operational performance. This customer-facing position demands strong technical skills in at least one specialized craft area while maintaining multi-skilled capabilities across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and central utility plant operations.

You'll navigate building management systems, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with all operational procedures and safety standards.  
** What your day-to-day will look like:*
* • Lead and develop your engineering team including Facilities Coordinators, Lead Engineers, and Central Utility Plant personnel through goal-setting, performance evaluations, and comprehensive training programs
• Execute complex maintenance and repair work on boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, emergency generators, steam systems, and propane vaporizers while troubleshooting issues across all building systems
• Manage the facilities work order system, allocating resources effectively and ensuring timely completion while monitoring Key Performance Indicators
• Conduct scheduled inspections of critical equipment including CRAC/H units, pumps, breakers, and switches, documenting findings and navigating Building Management Systems to resolve issues
• Generate and implement Switching Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Operating Procedures, maintaining an updated library with annual reviews
• Coordinate daily operations meetings, plan work schedules efficiently, and serve as the communication bridge between site management, business stakeholders, scientific staff, and external contractors
• Negotiate competitive vendor bids, ensure third-party contract compliance, and oversee project implementation while maintaining procurement policy compliance  ##
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* Required qualifications:

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* • High school degree or GED,
• 5 + years of facilities management experience, preferably in high-tech industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical, and Electrical systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, generators, and UPS systems
• Excellent presentation skills with proficiency in PowerPoint, MS Office, and Visio/CAD for documentation and communication purposes
• Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful situations, solve complex problems using rational…