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JLL · 11 hours ago

Assistant Chief Engineer

JLL is a global leader in real estate services, and they are seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in managing MEP and fire life safety systems. This role involves overseeing facility operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a team to maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision, daily work assignments, and technical guidance to operations staff, ensuring completion of preventive and corrective maintenance
Conduct daily morning meetings to review preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) work orders, delegating tasks and monitoring progress
Troubleshoot, support, and coordinate repairs for MEP and building systems, including boilers, chillers, and all HVAC equipment
Organize and support annual safety training sessions, including LOTO (Lockout Tagout), SPCC, and HSSE programs, ensuring all records are accurately maintained
Schedule, conduct, and document routine inspections: LOTO devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), elevators, kitchen exhaust hoods, grease traps, Ansul systems, wet/dry fire protection, roof conditions, chemical storage, generators, cooling tower cleaning, boiler tuning and cleaning, and monthly SPCC oil tank inspections
Review and maintain Safety Task Analysis documentation, SPCC training records, and facilitate insurance inspections and audits
Ensure all water treatment testing and record keeping are updated with contractors
Arrange for regular testing and servicing of safety equipment
Maintain accurate records of employee time reporting via Maximo, review PM work orders, generate follow-up work orders, and update maintenance scopes in the Maximo PM system monthly
Review and submit monthly utility consumption and emissions data as required for compliance and reporting
Support the collection and entry of HSSE, ERM, and JCAP data
Catalog and maintain blueprints and technical documentation to facilitate ongoing and future projects
Liaise with service vendors and contractors to ensure timely completion of inspections, maintenance, and repairs
Monitor contractor performance and compliance with site standards and regulations
Foster a culture of safety, ongoing learning, and operational excellence
Step in for the Chief Engineer as required, ensuring leadership continuity and consistent communication with all stakeholders

Qualification

MEP systems managementTechnical certificationCMMS proficiencyRegulatory complianceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in complex facility operations, including MEP and fire life safety systems, with supervisory experience preferred
Proficiency with CMMS platforms (Maximo or similar) and standard office software
Strong understanding of regulatory codes and best safety practices
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

Technical certification or licensure (e.g., HVAC, electrical, boiler operator) strongly preferred

Company

We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.

H1B Sponsorship

JLL has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (70)
2024 (47)
2023 (60)
2022 (68)
2021 (39)
2020 (43)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.59B
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M

Leadership Team

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Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
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Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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