Mechanical Program Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Chicago is seeking a Mechanical Program Manager to oversee the operation, maintenance, and upgrades of mechanical systems in a hyperscale data center. Candidates should have experience with chillers, AHUs, VFDs, VAVs, and fire life safety systems, plus CMMS and MS Office proficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in a mission-critical environment, strong leadership and project management skills, and willingness to be on-call 24/7.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in mechanical systems operation and maintenance in data center or mission-critical environment.
• Subject matter expertise in chillers, rooftop units, air handling units, VFDs, VAVs, fire life safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be willing to be on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and critical system failures.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies for the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical systems in a hyperscale data center environment.
• Comply with client safety standards.
• Adhere to, and execute client runbook.
• Burn down Break Fix work orders.
• Vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for mechanical systems.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.
• Manage projects related to mechanical systems upgrades, replacements, and new installations.
• Coordinate with electrical and control systems teams to ensure system integration and optimize data center performance.
• Monitor and analyze mechanical system performance data to identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets for mechanical system operations, maintenance, upgrades, and replacements.
• Communicate effectively with management and stakeholders on performance, project status, and budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

On-call readiness

Fast-paced environment

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

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. Our company is seeking a Mechanical Program Manager with a strong background in mechanical systems for a hyperscale data center environment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in chillers, rooftop units, air handling units, VFDs, VAVs, fire life safety systems, and possess good working knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement strategies for the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical systems in a hyperscale data center environment.
• Comply with client safety standards.
• Adhere to, and execute client runbook.
• Burn down Break Fix work orders.
• Vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for mechanical systems.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems.
• Execute preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life.
• Manage projects related to mechanical systems upgrades, replacements, and new installations.
• Coordinate with other technical teams, including electrical and control systems, to ensure system integration and optimize overall data center performance.
• Monitor and analyze mechanical system performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in developing and managing budgets for mechanical system operations and maintenance, upgrades, and replacements.
• Communicate effectively with management, technical teams, and stakeholders on mechanical system performance, project status, and budget.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in mechanical systems operation and maintenance in a data center or similar mission-critical environment.
• Subject matter expertise in chillers, rooftop units, air handling units, VFDs, VAVs, fire life safety systems.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS and Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be willing to be on-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies and critical system failures.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits

Expected compensation for this position: 115,000.00 – 130,000.00 USD per year. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

• 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

Work Location

Location: On-site –Chicago, IL

Equal Opportunity and Legal Notes

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. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information. If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device. 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.

About JLL

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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