Chief Engineer

JLL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the engineering team at a 500,000 square foot Class A office building in DC. You will ensure safe, reliable operation of building systems and manage client communications.

Responsibilities include supervising engineers, developing preventive and predictive maintenance plans, managing budgets and capital projects, overseeing contractors, and ensuring rapid response to emergencies while fostering team development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in building operations leadership.
• DC 3rd License required.
• Universal CFC EPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, coaching and personal development.
• Create and routinely update a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.
• Participate regularly in client-facing and property team communications.
• Lead, create and manage engineering budget and participate in overall operating budget process.
• Assist in the development of a capital improvement plan.
• Select, schedule, supervise and direct contractors; monitor and document performance.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and service calls.
• Lead and organize ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures.
• Other duties as requested by property management team and/or client.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Trade school education

College education desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What this job involves

Serve as an engineering leader at JLL! The Chief Engineer oversees the efficient, safe and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment while also leading the engineering team. You will oversee an engineering team at a 500,000 square foot Class A office building in DC.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems


• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, coaching and personal development


• Create and routinely update a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures


• Participate regularly in client-facing and property team communications


• Lead, create and manage engineering budget and participate in overall operating budget process


• Assist in the development of a capital improvement plan


• Select, schedule, supervise and direct contractors; monitor and document performance


• Respond effectively to emergencies and service calls


• Lead and organize ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures


• Other duties as requested by property management team and/or client

On-site Presence Required

Complete job description available on JLL's internal portal

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience, especially as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer or similar


• People management experience (leading a team)


• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable


• DC 3rd License required


• Universal CFC EPA certification


• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall


• Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneeling, lift and/or drive


• Strong customer service and communication skills