Lead Facilities Engineer – Day Shift

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining commercial building systems across a multi-building site. You will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance while supporting sustainability and high-quality service.

The role requires coordinating maintenance staff, supervising contractors, monitoring building automation, handling inspections, emergency response, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing commercial building operations and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Ability to supervise engineering staff and coordinate contractors effectively.
• Strong computer skills with experience in administrative work, documentation, and billing.
• Availability to work first shift (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.).
• Ability to respond to emergency situations as needed.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience with multi-building sites (preferred).
• Experience with sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer with daily operations of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety).
• Supervise maintenance staff and contractors across shifts.
• Monitor building automation and control systems to optimize energy efficiency.
• Conduct inspections and address potential issues.
• Respond to emergencies and provide technical support.
• Support sustainability initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inventories, and compliance.
• Collaborate with property management, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver services.

Skills

Building operations

HVAC systems

Electrical & plumbing

Fire/life safety

Staff supervision

Administrative skills

Emergency response

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Siemens BAS

Prism BAS

Job description

JLL in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining commercial building systems across a multi-building site. You will help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance while supporting sustainability and high-quality service.

The role requires coordinating maintenance staff, supervising contractors, monitoring building automation, handling inspections, emergency response, and maintaining records.