Director, Engineering Services

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Bengaluru is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the on-site facilities engineering team. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, plumbing and civil works, coordinating with vendors and ensuring maintenance aligns with manufacturer recommendations and our preventive maintenance standards.

You will monitor energy programs, prepare reports, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with legal and engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in critical environments, with multiple client handling ability.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, FAPA and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monitoring of technical activities and maintain system integrity.
• Monitor in-house technician activity with quality of PPM at client site.
• Prepare BOQ through team and assist in setup and maintenance of M&E systems.
• Ensure execution of preventive and corrective maintenance as per 52-week calendar/Corrigo.
• Prepare and manage maintenance schedules for electrical systems.
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality.
• Inspect alarm systems and schedule repairs when needed.
• Coordinate with vendors for R&M activities.
• Update and share daily/weekly reports with management.
• Prepare SLAs and Monthly Management Reports (MMR).
• Support continuous development to maintain smooth operations.
• Implement improvement plans based on daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Electrical systems

HVAC

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Chief Engineer

What this job involves:

• Executing flawless technical activities
• As the go-to person in all things technical, you’ll keep the Company up to speed on operating and utilities costs. Together with the building manager, you will monitor the invoices for technical services rendered. Aside from these, you’ll keep an eye out on the maintenance practices of our contractors to ensure that their scope of work is aligned with manufacturer recommendations and our own preventive maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure for monitoring of Technical activities and maintain system integrity
• Monitor the inhouse technician activity, with Quality of PPM at client site.
• Preparation of BOQ through team
• Assist in the setup and maintenance of M&E systems
• Ensure execution of preventive and corrective maintenance as per the 52-week calendar/ Corrigo
• Prepare and manage maintenance schedules for electrical systems
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Inspect alarm systems and schedule repairs when needed
• Perform manual repairs through team, as necessary
• Coordinate with vendors for R&M activities
• Ensure quality work delivery from external contractors
• Update and share daily reports with management
• Prepare and submit SLAs and Monthly Management Reports (MMR) on time
• Prepare work progress and incident reports for the Client
• Support continuous development to maintain smooth operations
• Implement improvement plans based on daily operations
• Share initiatives to reduce energy consumption
• Conduct training sessions for team
• Assist in audit preparation
• Ensure proper incident reporting RCA analysis and CAPA implementation
• Prepare quotations and proposals as needed
• Ensure for all technical inputs to JLL & Client leadership
• Providing sound leadership to boost results
• Ensuring smooth day-to-day operation is a responsibility that requires impeccable leadership skills. You’ll demonstrate this by overseeing our electricians and their scope of work. You’ll also work closely with pretty much everyone across the board–from superiors to peers and subordinates.
• Aside from our internal teams, you’ll also be the main point of contact for our vendors for all maintenance services. Churning out reports will also be part of your mandate. In this role, you’ll monitor our maintenance activities, and produce daily and weekly summary reports on these activities.
• Prioritizing the facilities’ needs—always
• A seasoned expert in the field, the Chief Engineer is on top of all the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil works needed in a facility. Likewise, you’ll play an essential function in reducing workplace-related risks by working on maintenance contracts, routine inspections and scheduled down times.
• You will be in close contact with local authorities for all facility-related issues. Also part of your scope is to ensure that the facility is in total compliance with all legal and engineering standards. Likewise, you’ll spearhead the implementation of energy programs to cut utility cost.
• You’ll assume the role of a senior facilities manager when needed—overseeing small renovation projects from initial phases to completion. You’ll also keep an eye out on the facilities’ engineering systems by periodically inspecting logbooks, checklists and maintenance schedules.
• Putting critical plans and reports in placePlanning is a big part of your mandate. In this role, you’ll take charge of planning and managing both engineering and operational budgets and contracts. Your expertise will also be essential in planning and developing a list of spare materials for all installations based on recommendations and inventories.
• Performing various audits—including technical, cost savings, risk management and energy management–is part of your job as well. In addition, you’ll strive to keep down time at bay by setting up best practices that promote seamless service delivery to our clients.
• Your analytical skills will also come in handy, as the role requires you to file both weekly and monthly reports on maintenance contracts, incident reports and improvement projects.
• Technical competence like no otherWorking for a global real estate leader like JLL, you must demonstrate technical expertise that will help you go head-to-head with some of the industry’s most brilliant minds. Having said so, the ideal candidate must be a degree holder with at least three years’ experience in the field. Likewise, you must possess a strong working knowledge of policies, building maintenance and people management. Proven expertise in the principles and techniques of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general property management may also give you an edge in getting the job.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field)
• No bars on travelling to other city.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, preferably in critical environments, with multiple client handling ability
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC, FAPA and plumbing
• Familiarity with building management systems and energy conservation techniques
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to handle ad-hoc duties as assigned

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

Location:

On-site – Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

48

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 [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to Contact Us page.