Chief Building Engineer

JLL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Dallas seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the facilities engineering team, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation with 100% uptime through reliability-based maintenance. You will supervise engineers, manage contractors, and maintain compliance documentation for all infrastructure.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in facilities with leadership experience, strong HVAC/electrical knowledge, and proficiency with CMMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities-related work experience with 5+ years in a leadership/managerial capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes with understanding of construction planning and execution.
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning, boilers, heating, ventilation, pumps, valves and piping while overseeing HVAC PM programs.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and development.
• Ensure inventory levels by preparing purchase orders and sourcing materials; perform periodic checks.
• Identify safety hazards and implement remediation; conduct safety training and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee contractor activities and CFWA process; maintain drawings and records.

Education

Associate's Degree in an Engineering discipline

Universal Technician certification for CFCs

Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

HVAC knowledge

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

What this job involves:

As Chief Engineer, you'll provide operational leadership for the engineering team, ensuring machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while achieving 100% uptime through reliability-based maintenance practices. You'll implement equipment inspection and monitoring programs, define maintenance best practices, and continuously evaluate operations to enhance effectiveness and maximize performance. Your responsibilities include supervising engineers and maintenance staff, managing contractor activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining all infrastructure documentation. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while expanding your capabilities through exposure to complex facility systems.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating systems, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical and electrical equipment while overseeing HVAC repair and preventive maintenance programs
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personal development, and instilling professionalism in manner and appearance across the team
• Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and supplies by preparing purchase orders, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions
• Identify safety hazards and incorporate remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in a safe environment while implementing, administering, and managing safety training programs and ensuring compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines
• Oversee contractor activities within the building, ensure the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process is well-understood among staff and contractors, and maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and regulatory mandated records

Required qualifications:

• 7+ years of facilities-related work experience with 5+ years specifically in a leadership/managerial capacity
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes with understanding of construction planning and execution
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Universal Technician certification for CFC's (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment)
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent