Chief Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage all mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, plumbing, lighting, life safety, and energy management within a Philadelphia-area facility. You will supervise technicians and coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure on-time delivery while upholding safety standards.

The role requires formal vocational/technical training and 5+ years in a supervisory O&M role focused on HVAC, elevators/escalators, and electrical

Qualifications

• Formal vocational/technical training in maintenance/mechanical/electrical work.
• 5+ years of supervisory O&M experience including HVAC, Elevator/Escalator, Electrical and General Maintenance.
• Working knowledge of engineering and building systems.
• Ability to read, review, and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to subordinates using CMMS to maintain building operations.
• Provide quality control for subordinates and subcontractors to ensure efficiency, economy and quality.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and life safety.
• Prepare work schedules and maintain records; train contractor employees as needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Life safety systems

Diagnostics and repairs

Education

Formal vocational/technical training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project tracking software

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:

The Chief Engineer shall be responsible for all mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, plumbing, keying, lighting, life safety, and energy management within the facility and supervision of technicians.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations
• Provide Quality Control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed
• Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on high and low voltage systems and equipment, including Uninterrupted Power Supply, (UPS), and Power Distribution Unit, (PDU)
• Perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical and life safety system repairs
• Prepare work schedules
• Maintain records and prepare required reports
• Train, or arrange for training of, Contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems
• Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work on a daily basis to provide on-time delivery
• Prepare and issue solicitations for the Contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements
• Administer the CMMS requirements daily
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and project tracking software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours as required in response to emergency situations. Shall be available for emergency contact via cell phone twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week

Required Qualifications:

• Have completed formal vocational/technical training in maintenance / mechanical / electrical related work
• 5+ years of experience, including in a supervisory capacity, for an operation and maintenance program with HVAC, Elevator/Escalator, Electrical and General Maintenance Mechanics
• Demonstrate working knowledge of engineering and building systems
• Ability to read, review, and understand blueprints

Location: On-site –Philadelphia, PA

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 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.

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.

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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.