Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the building operations for a 500,000 square foot Class A office portfolio in Nashville. The role is on-site with an 8am-5pm schedule, Monday–Friday, and features a 2-person engineering team, plus responsibilities for preventive maintenance, budgeting, and capital improvements.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in building operations, a CFC EPA certification, strong leadership and communication skills, and the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in building operations or facilities
• Experience leading an engineering team
• Ability to develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Valid driver license and physical ability to perform tasks

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems
• Supervise engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, coaching
• Create and update preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance procedures
• Participate in client meetings and property team communications
• Lead engineering budget and participate in operating budget process
• Assist in capital improvement planning and project scheduling
• Direct contractors and monitor performance
• Respond to emergencies and service calls
• Lead safety and operations training programs

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team management

Client communication

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade school or college desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

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 2 at a 500,00 square foot Class A office portfolio in Nashville. Schedule: 8am-5pm (flexible) Monday through Friday on site, on-call rotation.

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

Location:

On-site –Nashville, TN

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. 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.