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JLL · 11 hours ago

Senior Director, Critical Engineering Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$170K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services, and they are seeking a Senior Director, Critical Engineering Lead to oversee lifecycle management and engineering reliability programs for critical facilities. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and safety of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and life safety systems while managing vendor performance and financial planning for asset replacement.

CommercialReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee continuous improvement of the preventive and predictive maintenance programs to achieve superior asset uptime, mitigate downtime risk, and extend equipment life

Develop, review, and approve all Method of Procedures (MOPs) for work on critical systems to ensure risk is minimized

Manage the site's change management control process for all planned maintenance, ensuring proper scheduling and communication to reduce operational impact

Drive the integration of predictive analytics, IoT, and condition-based monitoring technologies to identify and act on early warning indicators

Ensure the 24/7 reliability and operation of all building systems supporting labs, including but not limited to: HVAC (AHUs, CRACs, Chillers), Electrical (UPS, PDUs, Generators), and Plumbing/Water systems

Set and enforce standards for maintenance compliance, frequency, and quality—ensuring all activities meet or exceed manufacturer, regulatory, and client requirements

Oversee the activities of contractors working within the building to ensure they are knowledgeable of the building's critical functions and adhere to all safety and operational standards

Identify and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve system reliability

Maintain comprehensive maintenance records and documentation; ensure all actions and findings are logged and reported through the organization’s digital platforms

Direct annual and multi-year forecasting for critical asset replacement, integrating findings from asset appraisals and condition reporting

Develop and maintain capital cost histories and benchmarking data to continuously improve forecasting accuracy and financial discipline

Work cross-functionally with client stakeholders and internal teams to refine spending priorities and validate capital allocation strategies

Support preparation and delivery of capital planning presentations, business cases, and financial reports to executive leadership

Implement and operationalize a robust RCM framework for all critical assets, including risk-based assessments such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Ensure rigorous and timely root cause analysis (RCA) for all critical system failures and performance deviations, and translate learnings into targeted action plans

Drive a proactive reliability culture by periodically auditing maintenance outcomes, validating program effectiveness, and sharing best practices and lessons learned across teams and functions

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop, document, and update risk registers and criticality rankings for all major systems

Champion a structured, data-driven asset appraisal program for all critical engineering assets under management

Oversee the development of annual and long-term (5-10 year) capital replacement and asset renewal plans, ensuring each plan is tightly aligned with asset age, redundancy, condition, maintenance history, criticality, and associated risk exposure

Track and document key recommendations, rationales, and expected outcomes for all technical projects to support robust, transparent decision-making

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAsset ManagementReliability EngineeringEAM/CMMS SystemsFMEARCAContinuous ImprovementLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered

At least 10 years of progressive engineering, asset management, or reliability experience in a multi-site operations environment, including substantial leadership of critical infrastructure

Demonstrated expertise in asset lifecycle planning, capital budgeting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered methodologies

High proficiency with EAM/CMMS systems, performance analytics, and maintenance best practices

Working knowledge of FMEA, RCA, reliability modeling, and cost/benefit justification

Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities