Engineering Director, General Maintenance

JLL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Houston, TX seeks an Engineering Director, General Maintenance for a premier healthcare client. You will lead a diverse team across hospital campus, shaping strategy for the physical environment and ensuring patient areas remain safe and functional.

The role emphasizes budget stewardship, regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, OSHA), and collaboration with infection control and clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in facilities management or engineering operations.
• 5+ years in senior leadership in hospital/healthcare.
• Deep knowledge of building envelopes, carpentry, finishes, locks, electrical/plumbing.
• Strong budget, variance analysis, capital planning, and vendor negotiations.
• Experience with CMMS to drive asset management.
• Excellent communication with clinical and administrative stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to a diverse team of maintenance technicians, carpenters, painters, and general staff.
• Foster an environment of collaboration and excellence across teams.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize KPIs and SLAs for the maintenance division.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and healthy workplace for all personnel.
• Manage operating and capital budgets; negotiate service contracts with vendors.
• Ensure maintenance projects adhere to codes, Joint Commission, CMS, NFPA, OSHA.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs via CMMS across structures and patient-care areas.
• Coordinate maintenance with infection control and clinical leadership to minimize disruption.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Facilities leadership

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

CMMS expertise

Healthcare environment knowledge

Communication skills

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or Engineering

CHFM or CHC credential

Tools

CMMS

BIM

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.

What this job involves:

As the Engineering Director, General Maintenance for our premier healthcare client account, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the physical environment and structural integrity of a major clinical campus. In this role, you will oversee general building maintenance, carpentry, painting, locksmithing, and structural upkeep, ensuring that patient rooms, public spaces, and administrative areasremain pristine, safe, and fully functional.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to a diverse team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians, carpenters, painters, and general facilities staff across the hospital campus.
• Foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, because we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive.
• Establish, monitor, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for the general maintenance division to ensure peak facility aesthetics and functionality.
• We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams, actively promoting a safe, healthy, and highly supportive workplace environment for all personnel.
• Manage the operational and capital budgets for general maintenance, identifying cost efficiencies and negotiating service contracts with external vendors.
• Ensure all general maintenance and aesthetic improvement projects strictly adhere to local building codes, OSHA standards, ADA regulations, and healthcare-specific accreditation requirements such as Joint Commission standards.
• Oversee the scheduling and deployment of preventative maintenance programs for structural elements, building envelopes, and patient-care areas utilizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Partner closely with infection control, clinical leadership, and environmental services to coordinate maintenance activities and renovations with minimal disruption to patient care.
• We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, actively mentoring and preparing your staff for professional growth.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities management or engineering operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role within a hospital, healthcare, or complex institutional environment.
• Deep operational knowledge of building envelopes, structural maintenance, general carpentry, finishes, lock hardware, and basic electrical/plumbing systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare compliance standards, including Joint Commission Environment of Care, CMS, NFPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budget development, variance analysis, capital planning, and vendor contract negotiations.
• Extensive experience utilizing computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to drive labor efficiency and proactive asset management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capability to collaborate effectively with diverse clinical and administrative stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential.
• A highly proactive leadership style, as we choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success, particularly when rolling out modern facility maintenance technologies.
• Advanced proficiency with interior asset mapping, digital building information modeling (BIM), or mobile-first maintenance dispatch solutions.

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you'repursuing.

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