Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of campus infrastructure in Redwood City. This hands-on role guides Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians while ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance; a hospitality mindset supports exceptional workplace experiences for our client.

You will oversee HVAC, BAS/BMS, electrical distribution, generators, and life-safety systems, drive preventative

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 8–10 years facilities engineering/maintenance experience.
• 3–5 years leadership experience managing engineering and maintenance staff.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Experience with CMMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, BAS/BMS, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and technical guidance to the facilities teams and engineering personnel while establishing goals, objectives, and performance expectations for direct reports.
• Develop workforce planning, succession planning, technical training, and professional development programs for engineering staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for all facility infrastructure systems including HVAC, BAS/BMS controls, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, electrical distribution, emergency generators, UPS, data centers, and life safety systems.
• Ensure facilities and critical infrastructure are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with budgets and plans while managing resources.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and control system issues while developing reliability-centered maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.
• Oversee the Facilities Work Order and CMMS platform, ensuring work is prioritized, assigned, completed, and documented while maintaining preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, EOPs, and engineering standards while ensuring compliance with Cal-OSHA, Cal-EPA, fire and life safety codes, and regulations.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installations, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades by providing technical review and oversight for designs, construction, and contractor work.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, assess conditions, and recommend repairs, maintenance, and capital improvements while identifying energy efficiency and performance opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Engineering

CMMS experience

HVAC knowledge

BAS/BMS controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CMMS platforms

Job description

Chief Engineer

Location: Redwood City, CA. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM + OT based on business needs + On call weekends and holidays.

What this job involves

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all building infrastructure, critical utilities, and operations within a corporate headquarters campus. This role serves as the senior technical authority for engineering operations and provides leadership to engineering, maintenance, and facilities personnel while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and client expectations. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and this position exemplifies that commitment by managing and assigning work duties to Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians while maintaining a hands‑on role in troubleshooting and repairing all facility operating systems. A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and we seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and technical guidance to the facilities teams and engineering personnel while establishing goals, objectives, and performance expectations for direct reports.
• Develop workforce planning, succession planning, technical training, and professional development programs for engineering staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for all facility infrastructure systems including HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), chillers, cooling towers, boilers, electrical distribution, emergency generators, UPS systems, data centers, and life safety systems.
• Ensure facilities and critical infrastructure are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved budgets and operational plans while managing and optimizing departmental resources.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues while developing reliability-centered maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Oversee the Facilities Work Order and CMMS platform, ensuring work is prioritized, assigned, completed, and documented appropriately while maintaining preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and engineering standards while ensuring compliance with Cal-OSHA, Cal-EPA, fire and life safety codes, and all applicable regulations.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installations, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades by providing technical review and oversight for engineering designs, construction activities, and contractor work.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, assess facility conditions, and recommend repairs, maintenance activities, and capital improvements while identifying initiatives that improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with minimum 8-10 years of facilities engineering, operations, or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing engineering and maintenance personnel.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Experience managing facility infrastructure projects and capital improvements.
• Experience utilizing CMMS platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, BAS/BMS controls, and critical utility infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing systems, fire and life safety systems, reliability-centered maintenance practices, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. on an infrequent basis, climb stairs and ladders, work from heights using aerial work platforms, and perform physical tasks including walking, bending, kneeling, and working overhead.
• Willingness to work outdoors and in mechanical/equipment rooms with exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, operational conditions, and possible extreme weather conditions.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.

Expected compensation

110,000.00 – 147,125.00 USD per year.

Location

On-site – Redwood City, CA.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination

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.

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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About JLL

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. 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.