Senior Critical Facilities Operations Lead

JLL; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Des Moines is seeking a senior operations and maintenance lead for critical building systems. You will direct a high-performing engineering team, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

You will collaborate with contractors, optimize energy use, and develop annual maintenance plans to extend equipment life while minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with critical building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire safety, and building management systems.
• Background in raised floor critical operating environments and associated best practices.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and coordinating with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and maintenance on assigned shift, monitoring performance and directing service requests with minimal disruption to building operations.
• Operate and monitor critical system equipment including HVAC, UPS systems, generators, chillers, and building management systems.
• Provide technical training and support to shift engineers and maintenance technicians while fostering team development.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance programs, including scheduling, task delegation, and parts ordering.
• Process work orders for preventative and corrective maintenance, consulting with staff to identify materials and complete documentation.
• Respond immediately to operational emergencies and system failures, providing real-time technical guidance and problem resolution.
• Conduct regular facility inspections to assess effectiveness of operations, maintenance programs, and personnel performance.
• Develop annual maintenance plans and capital improvement strategies for infrastructure upgrades and equipment replacements.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws while maintaining up-to-date building documentation and drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Fire safety

Building management systems

Energy management

Regulatory compliance

On-call availability

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Des Moines is seeking a senior operations and maintenance lead for critical building systems. You will direct a high-performing engineering team, oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across facilities.

You will collaborate with contractors, optimize energy use, and develop annual maintenance plans to extend equipment life while minimizing downtime.