Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team and manage building systems to ensure safety, reliability and maximum asset value. The role covers preventive maintenance, safety programs, and coordination with contractors.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in facility operations, strong leadership, and experience with CMMS and MS Office. On-site Weston, FL location with standard weekday hours and after-hours rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in facility operations and leadership required.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Candidate should read and understand manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of building systems (fire, HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Develop preventive and reliability maintenance plans.
• Ensure safety training and regulatory compliance.
• Manage contractor activities and PM programs.
• Support capital planning and project execution.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS Systems

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 have 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.

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and leadership of the engineering team, ensuring machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. The role involves protecting and improving the value of the client's assets, implementing reliability-based maintenance, and continuously enhancing maintenance practices to maximize performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform maintenance and operation of building systems (fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, cabling, lighting, temperature controls, critical environments, light construction).
• Develop and implement maintenance plans incorporating preventive, corrective, and reliability procedures.
• Ensure safety hazards are identified and remediated and manage safety training programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure.
• Assist in developing a Capital plan for infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacements.
• Oversee major projects, ensuring proper planning, execution, and closure.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation.
• Manage contractor activities within the building.
• Provides oversight and administration of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Corrigo).
• Keep records of building rounds, engineering logs, and data sheets.
• Flexible in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer.
• Provides immediate response to a variety of facility issues to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other site emergencies.
• Develops estimates and presents proposals to site leadership.
• Must have availability to respond to after-hours emergencies on-site only as needed.
• Must have ability to read and understand operator and service manuals, specifications and drawings.
• Works at varying heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial and platform lifts.
• Escorts and monitors quality and safety practices of outside contractors as assigned.
• Adapts appropriately to temporary adjustments in work schedule to accommodate projects and other site demands.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• 5+ years facility related work experience, including customer service, leadership and supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Flexibility to work overtime hours as business needs.
• 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

• Certified EPA Universal

Other work details

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Location: On-site -Weston, FL

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

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.

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. 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.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.