Chief Building Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Early wage access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team in Chandler, AZ. The role involves ensuring machinery operates efficiently while overseeing maintenance and safety protocols.

You will be responsible for supervising staff, managing contractor activities, and enhancing operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of facilities experience, including leadership capacity, with significant knowledge of HVAC and other mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities-related work experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes and construction planning.
• Exposure to various mechanical systems including HVAC and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the engineering team.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure safety compliance.
• Monitor operations of various building systems.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC systems management

Maintenance processes

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS systems

Job description

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 people and empowering them to thrive, 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 maximum 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 optimize performance across all building systems. Your responsibilities include supervising engineers and maintenance staff, managing contractor activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining all infrastructure documentation while fostering a culture of safety and professionalism. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while expanding your capabilities through exposure to complex facility systems and advancing JLL's commitment to operational excellence.

• 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, performance management, 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
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with 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–Chandler, AZ, Mesa, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, Tempe, AZ

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 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.