Remote Regional Engineering Director - Building Systems

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Boston, Roanoke, Philadelphia (MA, VA, Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Regional Engineering Director to lead engineering operations across a diverse regional portfolio. You will drive preventive maintenance, capital projects, and compliance while partnering with clients, vendors, and property teams to maintain high-performance, safe environments.

You will oversee budgets, mentor engineering staff, and guide energy management initiatives to support sustainability goals across Boston, Philadelphia, and Roanoke markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive engineering or facilities management with leadership across multiple sites.
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and building automation systems.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and engineering operations in complex environments.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and identify operational efficiencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management to build client relationships.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams in a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across the regional portfolio to ensure reliable building performance.
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards.
• Provide technical leadership in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and BAS while overseeing capital projects.
• Monitor energy management and sustainability initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent and foster a safety-focused culture.
• Partner with clients and property managers to address complex engineering issues and strategic needs.
• Manage regional engineering budgets, capex planning, vendor relationships, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and consistency across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Building systems

Capital projects

Emergency planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Facilities Management or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) – preferred

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Regional Engineering Director to lead engineering operations across a diverse regional portfolio. You will drive preventive maintenance, capital projects, and compliance while partnering with clients, vendors, and property teams to maintain high-performance, safe environments.

You will oversee budgets, mentor engineering staff, and guide energy management initiatives to support sustainability goals across Boston, Philadelphia, and Roanoke markets.