JLL · 1 day ago
Chief Engineer
Huntington, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expJLL is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the operational management and leadership of the engineering team. The role involves ensuring the effective operation of building machinery and systems while maintaining safety and compliance, as well as improving the value of client assets through maintenance best practices.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Monitors operation and maintains refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need basis. Performs preventive tasks when required
Insures the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate the building. Specific duties include but are not limited to: preparing and submitting purchase orders requests, developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings
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
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
Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development
Ensure that the CFWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure
Provides training and support aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Specific duties include but are not limited to: demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance
Any and all other duties and tasks assigned
Qualification
Required
7+ years facility related work experience, including customer service, leadership and supervisory experience
Managerial experience
Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes
Understands aspects 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/written communication skills
Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
Preferred
Associate's Degree in an Engineering discipline
Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)
Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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