Engineering and Construction Manager

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an Engineering and Construction Manager to lead multiple teams on a nuclear activities manufacturing account. You will oversee engineering, maintenance, and life-safety systems across site buildings, ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and uptime while managing budgets and vendor contracts.

You will collaborate with account leadership to optimize preventive maintenance, steward CMMS workflows, and deliver cost-effective engineering services.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, or related discipline or 10 years field experience as an engineering supervisor.
• 5+ years in building repair, maintenance, plumbing, and electrical.
• Superior relationship building abilities among a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and change, effectively delegates.
• Strong financial acumen with background in successfully managing P&L outcomes.
• Working knowledge of skilled trades (MEP, HVAC) and building-related systems.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America, or have appropriate permission and/or Visa to work in the United States of America.
• Must be able to receive, maintain or already have a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations, maintenance, and compliance of electrical, mechanical, structural, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems across all Site buildings.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation, including drawings and records for regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safety procedures and emergency life-safety protocols are followed and communicated to clients.
• Foster proactive maintenance through regular inspections and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineer and System Owners to optimize preventive maintenance and CMMS efficiency.
• Develop and execute a documented maintenance plan with preventive, predictive, and reactive procedures.
• Build and maintain client relationships through proactive communication and delivery of results.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

P&L management

MEP knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Building systems know-how

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Construction, Maintenance or related discipline

Tools

Corrigo

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 people and empowering them to thrive, 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.

Engineering and Construction Manager - JLL

What this job involves: The Engineering and Construction Manager will be both a strategic and tactical position in the management of and in accordance with the standards and procedures of JLL. This position will lead multiple Teams associated with the account. You will be a member of our Account Lead Team forming our strategic service delivery in a nuclear activities manufacturing environment. Responsible for the planning and operational management, along with effective daily leadership and administration of the Hard Services team’s objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The position must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the Client’s needs, and a commitment to achieving the agreed upon uptime on a Site with a variety of types of buildings. In addition, you will provide small project planning, management, and delivery. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. This position will oversee Engineering Lead/Regional Engineering Manager with a team of Chief Engineers for each specialty.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Oversee operations, maintenance, and compliance of electrical, mechanical, structural, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems across all Site buildings, ensuring adherence to agreed practices and Federal, State, and Local regulations. Maintain accurate infrastructure and compliance documentation, including building drawings, single lines, and records required for regulatory compliance. Ensure JLL and client safety procedures, escalation protocols, and emergency/life-safety procedures are followed, reported, and properly communicated to clients. Foster a culture of proactive maintenance through regular building inspections, identifying preventive repair needs and cost-saving opportunities. Partner with the Reliability Engineer and System Owners to evaluate, update, and optimize preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS system efficiency. Develop and execute a documented maintenance plan—covering preventive, predictive, and reactive procedures—in coordination with the Account Director. Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, trust-building, and consistent delivery of results. Support preparation and execution of annual engineering budgets and lead negotiations for service contracts. Monitor Work Order metrics and preventive maintenance programs; review and resolve outstanding SLA gaps, driving process innovation to maximize resources and results. Ensure site engineer skills assessments and training align with client compliance and SOW standards; provide oversight for similar functions across assigned geographies. Promote best practices, consistency, and compliance with hazardous materials handling, safe storage/disposal, and workplace cleanliness standards; ensure regular tool and instrument inventory checks. Serve as a key member of the Account Lead Team, providing experienced guidance to the Engineering Lead on a range of unique site challenges. Collaborate with the Soft Services Lead and Integrated Facilities Manager to manage Corrigo Work Order workflows, determining staffing, service offerings, and Chief Engineer scheduling. Conduct daily audits of Corrigo Work Orders and related tasks across service areas; partner with the IFM Director and Lead Team on staffing, training, and qualifications. Maintain ongoing collaboration with Client and Account Team members to achieve strategic and tactical Hard Services goals, introduce innovative cost-saving practices, and initiate, plan, and close small projects.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, other related discipline or 10 years of experience in the field as a engineering supervisor.
• 5+ years of applicable working experience in building repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical.
• Superior relationship building abilities among a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and change, effectively delegates.
• Strong financial acumen with background in successfully managing P&L outcomes.
• Working knowledge of skilled trades (MEP, HVAC) and building-related systems.
• Familiar with project delivery process and capital planning functions.
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America, or have appropriate permission and/or Visa to work in the United States of America.
• Must be able to receive, maintain or already have a secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with secure facilities (SCIF)

Location:

Based in Reston, VA or Huntsville, AL (on-site) with 25% domestic travel

Work Environment:

Position requires daily and frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and driving. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

135,000.00 – 175,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Benefits:

Personal 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.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity:

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.