Chief Engineer

JLL; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an engineering leader in West Palm Beach, FL to oversee building systems and lead maintenance teams. The role requires on-site presence Monday through Friday with on-call rotations, and a focus on safety, reliability, and client communication.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, participate in capital planning, and coordinate contractors while ensuring high service standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience, especially in engineering leadership roles.
• Experience leading a team of engineers or maintenance staff.
• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable.
• Universal CFC EPA certification required.
• Valid driver license.

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/union training

Military service

College degree

Universal CFC EPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What this job involves:

Serve as an engineering leader at JLL!

Schedule: Monday through Friday on site, on-call rotation.

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 Presencerequired

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
• Universal CFC EPA certification
• Valid driver license
• 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