Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Makati; Presencial; PHP 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a senior facilities leader to oversee all building systems and lead a team of engineers and technicians. You will act as the technical authority and partner to the Account Manager, driving the 52-week preventive maintenance program while upholding safety and compliance standards.

You will optimize mechanical and electrical systems, develop high-performing teams, and shape operational strategy to support the digital economy.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and RME/REE license required.
• 10+ years in data center engineering, operations and maintenance supervision.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience with UPS, PACU, FDAS and FSS in critical facilities.
• Excellent communication to executive stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee operations and maintenance of all building systems and train operating staff.
• Inform Account Manager about facility status and strategic equipment recommendations.
• Coordinate with Client Data Center Manager to ensure 52-week PM activities and reactive tasks meet SLAs.
• Ensure shifts are staffed with qualified technicians and supervise critical equipment operations.
• Implement the Critical Environment Management (CEM) program across all shifts and train staff.
• Analyze facility status, plan tech refreshes, and contribute to annual maintenance plans.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets; ensure accurate reports and support ISO/compliance.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Vendor management

Data center ops

Compliance & safety

Educación

Bachelor's degree + RME/REE

Herramientas

CMMS

Building Management System

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

What this job involves:

In this senior leadership role, you'll oversee all building systems while directing a team of engineers and technicians to deliver high reliability and performance. You'll serve as the technical authority and strategic partner to the Account Manager, ensuring seamless execution of the 52-week planned preventive maintenance program while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. We're looking for a seasoned facilities leader who combines deep technical expertise with exceptional people management skills—someone who can optimize complex mechanical and electrical systems while developing high-performing teams. At JLL, we believe in creating opportunities to be remarkable, and this role empowers you to shape operational strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead the critical infrastructure that powers our digital economy.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee the efficient operations and maintenance of all building systems including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, fire protection, and building automation, while providing day-to-day training and technical development for operating staff
• Apprise the Account Manager of the operational status of the facility, any conditions affecting building services, and strategic recommendations for equipment performance, reliability improvements, and tenant comfort
• Work collaboratively with engineers and the Client Data Center Manager to ensure that the 52-week planned preventive maintenance activities are performed as scheduled and reactive tasks are completed to meet or exceed service level agreements
• Ensure that every shift is manned appropriately with qualified technicians for timely response should incidents occur, supervising and directing critical technicians while monitoring operation of electrical and mechanical equipment supporting critical operations
• See to it that the Critical Environment Management Program (CEM) is implemented consistently across all shifts, providing training and support aimed at expanding technician capabilities and ensuring all staff are properly trained to meet technical requirements
• Analyze the operational status of critical support facilities to determine operational issues and corrective actions required, recommend tech refresh and change-out of legacy equipment, and contribute to developing annual maintenance plans with scheduled equipment offline windows
• Manage budgets (OPEX & CAPEX) ensuring expenditure according to approved budget, ensure accuracy and consistency of reports, assist customers on ISO requirements and legal compliance, and provide acknowledgement and reward of good work accomplished by staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and Registered Mechanical Engineer (RME) or Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) license, with 10+ years in trades or equivalent technical experience
• 10+ years of progressive experience in data center engineering, operations, and maintenance supervision with demonstrated leadership accountability
• Strong background in vendor management, procurement processes, contract negotiations, and managing service level agreements for critical facility equipment
• Expert knowledge in operations and maintenance of critical equipment including UPS systems, precision air conditioning units (PACU), fire detection and alarm systems (FDAS), and fire suppression systems (FSS)
• Deep understanding of Critical Environment Management procedures and proven ability to implement standardized processes across multi-shift operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex technical information effectively through oral presentations and written reports to executive stakeholders
• Proficiency in computer applications including MS Office suite, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and data analysis tools for performance reporting

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC and electrical engineering training with comprehensive exposure to mechanical systems, electrical power distribution, and fire protection systems specific to data center environments
• Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) certification or equivalent safety credentials (OSHA 30-hour, NFPA 70E, arc flash safety)
• Demonstrated eye for detail in all aspects of facility management with track record of maintaining Tier III or Tier IV uptime standards
• Proven people leader and services manager who builds high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and recognition programs
• Innovative mindset with experience driving optimization initiatives that improve service delivery, enhance quality, reduce costs, or increase energy efficiency
• Strong report consolidation and presentation skills with ability to deliver executive-level briefings and translate technical data into business insights
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute standards, ASHRAE thermal guidelines, ISO 50001 energy management, or industry certifications (CDCP, CDCE, DCEP) for data center operations

Location: On-site –Batangas, PHL

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