Chief Building Engineer

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay early access

Job summary

JLL in Dallas, TX is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure safe, reliable operation of all building systems. The role focuses on uptime, maintenance best practices, and regulatory compliance while overseeing staff and contractor activities.

You will oversee HVAC, boilers, pumps, and electrical systems, develop inspection programs, manage safety training, and maintain infrastructure documentation. A strong leadership track record and CMMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities-related work experience with 5+ years in leadership/management.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and construction planning/execution.
• Experience with HVAC, pumps, piping, and electrical systems engineering/operation.
• Proficient with MS Office and CMMS; strong verbal and written communication.
• Proven track record of excellent internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and supervise engineers and maintenance staff.
• Oversee safety training programs and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor equipment operation including HVAC, boilers, pumps, and electrical systems.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and contractor activities for CFWA compliance.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and up-to-date building drawings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

CMMS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in an Engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dallas, TX 75261

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 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.

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

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On-site -Dallas, TX

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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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Dallas, TX 75261