Director of Engineering

JLL; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate management firm is seeking an Engineering Director to manage critical infrastructure across a multi-state portfolio. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of engineering management experience and extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Responsibilities include leading the engineering team, ensuring operational excellence, and developing strategic plans. The position offers a competitive salary of $140,000-160,000 plus a bonus, and is based in Westport, CT.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering management role.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering staff to develop a high-performing team.
• Ensure consistent maintenance management practices across the portfolio.
• Identify risks to client facilities and eliminate downtime.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Fire suppression systems knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Engineering Director - Critical Infrastructure Ready to lead mission-critical operations across a nearly 1M sq ft portfolio? We're seeking a dynamic Engineering Director to spearhead strategic operations and drive 100% uptime across our multi-state facilities in CT and NY, with exciting expansion ahead. This role offers leadership and hands-on technical responsibility as you manage critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, chiller plants, BMS, HVAC, generators, and ATSs while traveling weekly between sites. Ideal for a seasoned professional with Chief Engineer or senior critical infrastructure experience who thrives on optimizing legacy MEP systems and achieving operational excellence without major capital investment.

Ready to engineer excellence? Apply now.

Responsibilities and activities

• Management
• Lead and support the engineering staff to develop a high-performing team
• Develop critical environment protocols such as Method of Procedure (MOP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Support building operations through a highly integrated facilities management and engineering team to assure high infrastructure availability and client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for the engineering team aligned with JLL and client objectives, focusing on innovation and best practices, and create standard work for all engineering activities
• Ensure consistent maintenance management practices across the account's portfolio and achievement of KPIs
• Manage the on-account service center, security, data management, and EHS managers and teams; actively manage direct reports to meet or exceed contractual KPIs and earn incentive fees

• Safety
• Identify risks to client facilities and eliminate downtime
• Implement and manage the computerized maintenance management systems in line with JLL and client expectations
• Responsible for the JLL Engineering Services Compliance Program
• Administer compliance with and reporting of applicable environmental health and safety programs

• Training
• Develop training programs based on needs from skills assessments and safety requirements
• Administer technical skills assessments and the training program for facility engineering personnel
• Ensure the account\'s sustainability/energy lead develops and implements the contractual energy management program, including efficiency guidelines, energy audits, and benchmarking; engage utility providers when necessary and manage relationships
• Develop and implement standard processes for reporting energy, gas, water, and sewer consumption
• Assist Strategic Sourcing in bidding, negotiations, and administration of regional or national contracts for technical products or services

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in an engineering management role
• Extensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression system knowledge of commercial/critical facilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with strong client-facing abilities
• Strategic problem-solver with strong analytical capabilities, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects

Preferred

• Bachelor\'s degree in engineering or a related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Compensation and location

Pay $140,000-160,000 with a 20% targeted bonus of the annual salary

Estimated compensation 140,000.00 - 160,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate; final compensation depends on qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location: On-site - Westport, CT

Applications

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t meet all the requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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