Chief Engineer

JLL; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in downtown Boston seeks an engineering leader to oversee the operation of all building systems for a 1.3 million square foot Class A office building. You will lead an eight-person engineering team and ensure safe, efficient operation on-site.

The role requires managing maintenance plans, budgets and capital projects, while collaborating with clients and the property team. On-site presence is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in building operations leadership.
• Massachusetts Refrigeration License.
• Universal CFC EPA certification.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of all building systems.
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and coaching.
• Create and update a preventive/predictive/reactive maintenance plan.
• Participate in client-facing and property team communications.
• Lead and manage the engineering budget and participate in the operating budget process.
• Assist in developing a capital improvement plan.
• Schedule, supervise and direct contractors; monitor performance.
• Respond to emergencies and service calls.
• Lead ongoing training programs on safety and operations.
• Perform additional duties as required by property management or client.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Maintenance expertise

Customer service

Communication

Education

Trade school / College education desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What this job involves:

Serve as an engineering leader at JLL! The Chief Engineer oversees the efficient, safe and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment while also leading the engineering team. You will oversee an engineering team of 8 at a 1.3 million square foot Class A Office building in downtown Boston.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, coaching and personal development
• Create and routinely update a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures
• Participate regularly in client-facing and property team communications
• Lead, create and manage engineering budget and participate in overall operating budget process
• Assist in the development of a capital improvement plan
• Select, schedule, supervise and direct contractors; monitor and document performance
• Respond effectively to emergencies and service calls
• Lead and organize ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures
• Other duties as requested by property management team and/or client

On-site Presence Required

Complete job description available on JLL's internal portal

Required qualifications:

• 7+ years of related experience, especially as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer or similar
• Massachusetts Refridgeration License
• People management experience (leading a team)
• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
• Universal CFC EPA certification
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
• Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneeling, lift and/or drive
• Strong customer service and communication skills