Chief Building Engineer

JLL; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in El Segundo, CA seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations with 100% uptime through reliability-based maintenance.

You will supervise engineers and maintenance staff, manage contractor activities, and maintain all infrastructure documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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 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 CFWA process is well-understood among staff and contractors, and maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

HVAC knowledge

CMMS

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

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

Location

Candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance (approximately 45 minutes or less) of El Segundo, CA.

Required qualifications

• 8+ 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