Senior Building Engineer - Facilities & Operations

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in the Phoenix area seeks a Senior Chief Building Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure safe, efficient operation of complex building systems. You will drive reliability-based maintenance, oversee contractors, and uphold regulatory compliance.

You will manage HVAC, water cooling, boilers, pumps, and electrical systems, mentor staff, optimize performance, and maintain critical infrastructure documentation to support ongoing uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• 7+ years facilities-related work experience with 5+ years in a leadership/managerial capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes with understanding of construction planning and execution.
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling/pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems engineering and operation.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating systems, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical and electrical equipment while overseeing HVAC repair and preventive maintenance programs.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personal development, performance management, and instilling professionalism in manner and appearance across the team.
• Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and supplies by preparing purchase orders, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions.
• Identify safety hazards and incorporate remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in a safe environment while implementing, administering, and managing safety training programs and ensuring compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Oversee contractor activities within the building, ensure the CFWA process is well-understood among staff and contractors, and maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and regulatory mandated records.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Maintenance planning

HVAC systems

CMMS experience

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Universal Technician Certification for CFCs

Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in the Phoenix area seeks a Senior Chief Building Engineer to lead the engineering team and ensure safe, efficient operation of complex building systems. You will drive reliability-based maintenance, oversee contractors, and uphold regulatory compliance.

You will manage HVAC, water cooling, boilers, pumps, and electrical systems, mentor staff, optimize performance, and maintain critical infrastructure documentation to support ongoing uptime and safety.