Lead Critical Facilities Engineer & Operations Leader

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an on-site Operations and Maintenance leader for our Charlotte, NC facility. The role oversees a high‑performing engineering team, ensuring maximum infrastructure availability and client satisfaction through hands‑on technical expertise and strong leadership.

You will guide preventive and corrective maintenance, manage regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across building systems, safety, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with critical building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire safety, and building management systems.
• Strong leadership experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with contractors.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and work order management systems.
• Experience with energy management and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance on assigned shift, monitoring performance and directing service requests with minimal disruption to building operations.
• Operate and monitor critical system equipment including HVAC, UPS systems, generators, chillers, and building management systems.
• Provide technical training and support to shift engineers and maintenance technicians while fostering team development.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs, including scheduling, task delegation, and parts ordering.
• Process work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance, consulting with staff to identify materials and complete documentation.
• Respond immediately to operational emergencies and system failures, providing real‑time technical guidance and problem resolution.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to assess effectiveness of operations, maintenance programs, and personnel performance.
• Develop annual maintenance plans and capital improvement strategies for infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws while maintaining up-to-date building documentation and drawings.

Skills

Critical building systems

Engineering team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Energy management

Work order management

Tools

CFCR notification

CFIR processes

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an on-site Operations and Maintenance leader for our Charlotte, NC facility. The role oversees a high‑performing engineering team, ensuring maximum infrastructure availability and client satisfaction through hands‑on technical expertise and strong leadership.

You will guide preventive and corrective maintenance, manage regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across building systems, safety, and documentation.