Chief Engineer, Mechanical

JLL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Houston seeks a Chief Engineer, Mechanical to lead the hospital's critical mechanical infrastructure and life‑safety systems. You will oversee HVAC, boilers, medical gas, and BAS, driving uptime and regulatory compliance in a complex clinical environment.

You will manage a team of engineers, coordinate with clinical staff, and drive preventative maintenance using modern CMMS, while optimizing energy use and coordinating major upgrades.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in facility engineering operations with 5+ years in supervisory roles in healthcare.
• Extensive technical knowledge of HVAC, high‑pressure steam boilers, chillers, medical gas, and BAS.
• Valid high‑pressure boiler operator license or equivalent state/local license.
• Experience navigating Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA standards in healthcare.
• Strong leadership and communication with clinical staff and admins.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, and repair of hospital mechanical systems to maximize uptime.
• Manage shift engineers and technicians, empowering the team to thrive.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards and inspections readiness.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance using CMMS tools.
• Coordinate with hospital leadership for critical utility shutdowns and upgrades.
• Oversee budget for the mechanical department and identify energy savings.
• Respond to emergencies with root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with external contractors and clinical staff to minimize patient impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive, 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.

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (Day) - morning to afternoon hours

What this job involves:

As the Chief Engineer, Mechanical for a premier healthcare client account, this pivotal leadership role oversees the critical infrastructure, mechanical systems, and life-safety operations of a complex hospital facility. The successful candidate will ensure maximum uptime, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency of all HVAC, steam, refrigeration, plumbing, and medical gas systems. By maintaining a safe, comfortable, and healing environment for patients, staff, and visitors, this role directly impacts clinical outcomes and facility resilience. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which enables our engineering teams to leverage world-class resources and support to deliver exceptional operational excellence.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and repair of all hospital mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, air handling units, medical gases, and plumbing, to ensure maximum uptime for critical clinical environments.
• Manage a dedicated team of shift engineers and technicians, fostering an environment where we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive.
• Oversee compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, NFPA, ASHRAE, and local building codes, maintaining continuous readiness for all inspections.
• Develop and execute comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs utilizing modern computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, encouraging team members to leverage training and development programs.
• Coordinate with hospital leadership, clinical staff, and external contractors to plan and execute critical utility shutdowns and infrastructure upgrade projects with minimal disruption to patient care.
• Manage the operational budget for the mechanical department, tracking energy consumption, identifying cost‑saving initiatives, and recommending capital improvement projects.
• Respond to emergency situations and equipment failures, leading the root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in facility engineering operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a hospital or healthcare facility.
• Extensive technical knowledge of commercial HVAC, high‑pressure steam boilers, chiller plants, medical gas systems, and pneumatic/digital building automation systems (BAS).
• A valid high‑pressure boiler operator license, universal CFC/Refrigerant recovery certification, or equivalent state or local engineering licenses.
• Proven experience navigating Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and NFPA standards within a healthcare environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage technical teams and collaborate effectively with clinical staff and hospital administrators.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential.
• Experience managing large‑scale mechanical infrastructure projects and capital equipment replacements within active clinical environments.
• We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success, so experience implementing sustainability and energy‑reduction initiatives is highly valued.
• Advanced proficiency with modern computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and automated fault detection diagnostics.

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (Day) - morning to afternoon hours

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

Location:

On‑site - Houston, TX

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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