Chief Engineer

JLL; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the operation of critical building systems and the engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable workplaces for clients. You will drive reliability-based maintenance, support capital planning, and guarantee regulatory compliance.

You will oversee multi-discipline staff, optimize preventive maintenance, and maintain CMMS records while coordinating vendor services and responding to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• EPA Universal Certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in facility operations or engineering with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety standards.
• Experience with preventive and reliability-centered maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, lighting, controls).
• Lead engineering staff in daily operations and promote safety and service quality.
• Develop and implement preventive and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Support capital planning and equipment replacement strategies.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regs, and client requirements.
• Manage contractor activities, monitor quality, and coordinate vendor services.
• Maintain engineering logs and CMMS records (Corrigo).
• Respond to facility issues and after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Prepare project estimates and proposals for site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

CMMS

Building systems knowledge

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or GED

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Corrigo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chief Engineer

What this job involves: As a Chief Engineer at JLL, you will lead the operational management of critical building systems and engineering services to help ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable workplace environment for our clients. This role is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of client assets through strong technical leadership, proactive maintenance strategies, and operational excellence. You will oversee the engineering team, drive reliability-based maintenance programs, support capital planning initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way - for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees - and this role plays a key part in delivering high-performing facilities that support business continuity and long-term success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, where engineering leaders are empowered to innovate, solve complex challenges, and support the wellbeing of the teams and communities we serve.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, lighting, temperature controls, cabling, and critical infrastructure environments.
• Lead and support engineering staff in daily operations while promoting safe work practices, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and implement preventive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and client operational requirements.
• Manage contractor activities, monitor work quality and safety practices, and coordinate vendor services within the facility.
• Support capital improvement planning by identifying infrastructure upgrade opportunities and assisting with equipment replacement strategies and project execution.
• Maintain accurate engineering logs, infrastructure documentation, maintenance records, and oversight of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Corrigo).
• Respond to facility issues and emergencies involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or other building systems, including after-hours support when required.
• Develop project estimates, prepare proposals for site leadership, and adapt schedules and priorities to support operational and client needs.

Required qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of facility operations or engineering experience, including leadership, supervisory, and customer service responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and critical environment operations.
• Experience developing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs within a commercial or industrial facility environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), including Corrigo or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and on-site response to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Experience working at varying heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or platform lifts.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, collaborative, and service-focused work environment where everyone is empowered to thrive.

Physical Requirements:

• Have the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs
• Have the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift
• Have the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift
• Have the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift
• Have the ability to walk extensively throughout the facility during shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing major facility infrastructure projects from planning through completion.
• Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance methodologies and asset lifecycle planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present recommendations and proposals to leadership.
• Experience supporting compliance documentation, audit preparation, and regulatory inspe