Chief Engineer

JLL; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Tucson seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team, ensuring 100% uptime and safe, cost-effective operation of building systems. The role provides oversight of HVAC, pumps, and electrical systems with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate maintenance programs, and ensure safety training and regulatory compliance across the building. This is a full-time on-site opportunity with growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years of facility-related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing a staff of technicians.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and building systems.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and lead the engineering team to ensure 100% uptime of equipment and systems.
• Oversee HVAC, boilers, pumps, piping, and electrical systems maintenance and repairs.
• Manage procurement and inventory of tools and supplies; issue purchase orders.
• Oversee contractors and ensure safety, compliance, and training programs.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and building drawings for compliance.
• Hire, train, and develop engineers and maintenance staff.
• Ensure CFWA process understood by staff, tenants, and contractors.
• Protect client assets by keeping systems functioning as intended.

Skills

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Maintenance knowledge

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About JLL-

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

About JLL-

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

What This Job Involves -

Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients’ needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team.

Summary of Duties/Essential Functions:

• Monitors operation and maintains refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need basis.
• Performs preventive tasks when required. Oversees repair and P.M. of HVAC systems; determines frequency of repair and/or P.M. for HVAC systems
• Ensures the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building. Specific duties include but are not limited to preparing and submitting purchase orders requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the building
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program.
• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development
• Ensure that the CFWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
• Provides training and support aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff.
• Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function
• Any and all other duties/tasks assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience preferred
• 7+ years of facility related work experience
• 5+ years of experience managing a staff of technicians
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. We’ll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...