Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Round Rock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Chief Engineer to lead engineering and maintenance across a Round Rock facility. You will supervise a skilled team, manage daily operations, and drive reliability of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, BAS, and support systems.

You will coordinate vendors, supervise safety programs, and push preventive maintenance forward while aligning with client expectations. This role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and operational discipline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 7-10+ years in facilities engineering or maintenance operations.
• 3-5+ years leading engineering/maintenance teams.
• Experience using CMMS platforms (Corrigo, ServiceNow, Maximo) and implementing PM programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and maintenance personnel through coaching and training.
• Manage work orders and ensure SLA and documentation accuracy.
• Oversee infrastructure reliability across electrical, HVAC, plumbing and BAS systems.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors; ensure safety and quality standards.
• Drive PM program execution and analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for outages and incidents.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety across operations.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Building automation

CMMS

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / technical certification

Tools

Corrigo

ServiceNow

Maximo

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.

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What this job involves:

As Chief Engineer for Engineering and Maintenance, you'll provide strategic leadership and technical direction for all facility infrastructure operations, building systems, and maintenance programs. This position serves as the key technical authority for the site, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical systems while leading a skilled engineering team to operational excellence. You'll manage daily maintenance operations, work order execution, preventive maintenance compliance, vendor coordination, and asset reliability initiatives in alignment with both JLL and client expectations. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive—you'll create that environment by coaching your team, establishing clear expectations for quality and safety, and promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Partnering closely with the Engineering Manager, Facilities Management team, operations leadership, and client stakeholders, you'll drive service delivery, regulatory compliance, and system reliability across the facility.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead, supervise, and develop engineering and maintenance personnel through daily coaching, technical direction, performance feedback, and training that strengthens team capability and promotes safety, teamwork, and accountability
• Manage comprehensive work order activity through CMMS platforms including Corrigo or ServiceNow—reviewing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring preventive, corrective, and project-related work orders while ensuring accurate documentation, on-time completion, and SLA compliance
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure including electrical distribution, HVAC systems, plumbing, fire life safety, building automation systems, generators, UPS systems, and related equipment
• Coordinate and supervise vendors and contractors performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and project work—providing technical oversight, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and evaluating performance
• Drive preventive maintenance program execution and compliance, using maintenance data and work order trends to identify recurring issues, operational gaps, and improvement opportunities that enhance equipment reliability
• Support facility emergencies, equipment failures, and operational concerns with expert troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action development to minimize disruption and restore system reliability
• Maintain regulatory compliance and safety across all operations by ensuring work adheres to JLL, client, OSHA, and site requirements while supporting Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, and other high-risk work programs

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in facilities engineering, maintenance operations, or critical infrastructure environments
• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience leading, supervising, or providing technical direction to engineering or maintenance teams
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire life safety, building automation, generators, UPS systems, and related facility infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience managing work orders, preventive maintenance programs, corrective maintenance, vendor coordination, and maintenance documentation
• Proven experience using CMMS platforms such as Corrigo, ServiceNow, Maximo, or similar maintenance management systems
• Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities with capacity to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced facility environments

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree, trade school completion, technical certification, or equivalent military experience in engineering or facilities management
• Experience supporting large-scale corporate campuses, mission-critical facilities, laboratories, advanced technology environments, manufacturing facilities, or data centre operations
• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and electrical power monitoring systems
• Professional certifications such as Universal EPA Certification, Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Facilities Management Professional (FMP), Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA), or equivalent technical credentials
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, work order backlogs, asset reliability initiatives, and engineering performance metrics within client-facing facilities management environments
• Experience coordinating facility shutdowns, infrastructure maintenance activities, operational risk management programs, and supporting critical system commissioning and turnover
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, specifications, and procedures while maintaining professional communication with clients, vendors, and leadership

Schedule: M-F 7:30AM- 3:30PM

Location: Round Rock,TX

Location: On-site –Round Rock, TX

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

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

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.

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

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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. For further information, visit jll.com.