Lead Operating Engineer

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.   

What this job involves:

As a Lead Operating Engineer at JLL, you will act as a working supervisor by providing guidance and training while maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, primary switch gear), and hot water systems, monitoring operation, adjusting, and maintaining refrigeration, chilled water, reverse osmosis system, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment along with ventilating and hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping and filters. This comprehensive engineering leadership role combines technical expertise with supervisory responsibilities during critical operations, requiring you to record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment while reporting problems and malfunctions found, demonstrating ability to analyze various systems operations, determine causes of problems and take corrective action as required to schedule maintenance. You will play a crucial role in JLL's commitment to operational excellence by complying with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining clean and safe workplace, overseeing contractor activities within buildings, and keeping records of building rounds, readings, and engineering logs while ensuring understanding and compliance with emergency escalation procedures and Critical Facility Work processes.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Act as working supervisor providing guidance and training while maintaining all building systems operations
• Monitor operation, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, reverse osmosis system, air compressor systems, and air conditioning equipment
• Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation while reporting problems and analyzing system operations for corrective action
• Comply with departmental policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining clean and safe workplace
• Oversee activities of contractors working within buildings while keeping records of building rounds, readings, and engineering logs
• Inform contractors about building's critical functions and work requirements including incident contact response procedures
• Ensure understanding and compliance with emergency escalation procedures while ensuring Critical Facility Work is well-understood process
• Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent or technical training/degree with 5-10 years experience in facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering required
• Operating Engineer (BOC) or other applicable licenses is a plus with Universal CFC (EPA608) license required and 01, 07, or 06A Electrical license preferred
• Performance goals to achieve 100% uptime and customer service level agreement (SLA) compliance with engineering support capabilities
• Technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments including R&D Facilities, production sites, HVAC, uninterruptable power supplies, and computer room air conditioning
• Implementation and coordination of Preventative Maintenance Program as directed by Engineering Manager with proficiency in MS Office and email
• Ability to think strategically and articulate effective vision for best in class performance of critical facilities with advanced analytical skills
• Working knowledge and application of Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Building Control Systems
• Understanding of work management processes, programs, and requirements with ability to follow Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience providing engineering support for development of complex utility/electrical/mechanical switching scripts and procedures including MOPs, EOPs, SOPs
• Knowledge of Change Management processes with understanding of critical awareness processes and technical bulletins
• Experience reviewing engineering design and providing operational support in highly complex environments with energy management knowledge
• Background in R&D facilities and production sites with understanding of specialized environmental control systems
• Experience with regulatory inspections, Environmental audits, and OSHA inspections in critical facility environments
• Knowledge of sustainability programs, processes, procedures, and metrics with understanding of hazardous materials management
• Understanding of contractor oversight and coordination in critical infrastructure environments with local travel capability
• Leadership experience ensuring personnel, vendors, and contractors understand critical awareness processes, programs, and protocols.

Due to federal government regulations pertaining to secured areas on-site, candidates applying for the position must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship. This requirement ensures compliance with legal and security mandates. All applicants must possess a valid form of identification that confirms their US citizenship status.

Location: On-site

What you can expect from us:

• You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe
• Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay
• Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

Job Tags:

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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 [email protected]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.