Regional Engineering Director

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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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

As a Regional Engineering Director at JLL, you will lead engineering operations across a diverse regional portfolio, ensuring properties operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to facility performance, maintenance strategy, sustainability initiatives, and risk management. Partnering closely with property management teams, clients, vendors, and engineering staff, you will help shape high-performing environments while supporting business continuity and long-term asset value.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees - and this role plays a critical part in delivering exceptional experiences across the built environment. Success in this position requires a collaborative leadership style, strong financial and operational acumen, and a commitment to developing teams in a culture where everyone is empowered to thrive.

• Lead and support day-to-day engineering operations across multiple properties within the regional portfolio, ensuring reliable building performance and service delivery
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance programs, standard operating procedures, and engineering best practices across all assigned sites
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, safety standards, and client requirements
• Provide technical leadership related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and building automation systems while overseeing major capital projects and infrastructure upgrades
• Monitor energy management systems and sustainability initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support environmental performance goals
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, inclusivity, and continuous improvement
• Partner with clients, property management teams, and key stakeholders to address complex engineering issues, provide strategic recommendations, and maintain strong working relationships
• Manage regional engineering budgets, capital expenditure planning, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations while identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• Conduct property inspections, audits, emergency preparedness reviews, and performance evaluations to ensure quality assurance and consistent service standards across the portfolio

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive engineering or facilities management experience, including leadership responsibility across multiple sites or portfolios
• Strong technical expertise in commercial building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and building automation systems
• Demonstrated experience managing preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and engineering operations within complex environments
• Working…