Senior Chief Engineer Jobs

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What this job involves – The Senior Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Senior Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the client’s needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.
What is your day to day?
Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relights, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV). Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.
Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development.
Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.
Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program.
Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained.
Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.
Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
Ensure all critical equipment and events are a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
Performs additional job duties as requested.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Strong people management skills and team leading skills are required.
Supervise maintenance staff to include training, mentoring, and assisting with personal development.
Supervisory responsibilities are shared with the assigned Facility Manager.
Working Environment:
Working environment and location can change based on factors such as but not limited to work orders submitted, workloads at various sites, etc.
Desired experience and technical skills
Required
Associate degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (TEAMS, Outlook, Word and Excel).
Must have the ability to use a computer and smartphone and navigate multiple email accounts.
Effective use of CMMS (Corrigo knowledge is a plus) to maintain KPI requirements.
Excellent internal and external customer service skills
Finance/Budget general knowledge to assist Facility Manager.
Communicate well with varying levels of staff, contractors/vendors and customers both verbally and in written form.
The ability to teach others by “doing”.
5+ years facility-related work experience, including customer service, leadership, and supervisory experience.
Deep understanding of critical power systems including, UPS, PDU, ATS, STS, and generators.
Universal EPA certification required.
Ability to comply with both Jones Lang LaSalle and client-directed Policies & Procedures.
Successful candidate must be self-motivated who can work independently or on a team.
Preferred
Experience managing major electrical shutdowns strongly desired.
Estimated compensation for this position is:
90,000 – 110,000 USD
The pay range listed is a total compensation range including bonus, if applicable. The provided range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. 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.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.