M&E Commissioning & Reliability Engineering Manager

JLL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead programmatic oversight of M&E systems, focusing on commissioning new installations, warranty management, and root-cause analysis rather than daily operations. You will guide engineering teams and vendors to ensure strategic delivery of M&E projects and performance optimization.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, serving as the technical lead for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or Building Services equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in M&E commissioning or warranty management.
• Experience with root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning processes, testing, and acceptance criteria.
• Experience coordinating warranty claims with manufacturers/contractors.
• Excellent technical reporting and stakeholder presentation skills.
• Analytical skills to identify performance trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for new M&E installations and upgrades with proper handover and validation.
• Manage warranty programs across M&E systems and coordinate vendor responses.
• Conduct root cause investigations and develop corrective action plans.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and technical standards.
• Coach engineering team in commissioning protocols and failure analysis.
• Oversee vendor performance on commissioning deliverables and warranties.
• Analyze failure trends to drive long-term system reliability improvements.

Skills

M&E commissioning

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Building services diploma

Tools

BAS

SCADA

Energy management systems

Job description

JLL is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead programmatic oversight of M&E systems, focusing on commissioning new installations, warranty management, and root-cause analysis rather than daily operations. You will guide engineering teams and vendors to ensure strategic delivery of M&E projects and performance optimization.

You will develop maintenance strategies, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, serving as the technical lead for