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JLL · 9 hours ago

Senior Chief Engineer

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

JLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The Senior Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership of the engineering team, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of building systems while meeting client needs.

CommercialReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function

Implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function. This position also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance

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 maintenance tasks when required

Oversees repair and P.M. of HVAC systems; determines frequency of repair and/or P.M. for HVAC systems

Ensures 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. + 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 and safety and troubleshooting procedures + Recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrolment and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance

Manage all engineering staff

Manage all aspects of the engineering department and building repairs and maintenance

Budget preparation

Manage repairs and maintenance projects

Manage engineering related service contracts

Manage Capital projects – write scope, bid out, award contract, manage contractor, close out

Manage ownerships software system for work request, inspections, capital projects, preventive maintenance

Manage ownerships purchasing software

Ensure and maintain the owners’ high-level standards

Must be able to read and understand construction documents and ensure that the asset is protected while providing for the tenants needs

Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills

Strong customer service skills are required

Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding

Manages and schedules all projects and reviews for accuracy and quality of work performed by technicians and vendors

Prioritize and manage the completion of projects in an efficient and timely manner

Evaluates vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with Strategic Sourcing with regard to quality and competitive pricing

Assist support facility specific cost savings targets to contribute to the account achieving significant savings

Coordinates the scheduling, maintenance, and monitoring of HVAC, water, electric, and other systems to ensure efficient operation with the Client System Owner

Maintains a critical parts inventory and monitors it throughout the year

Assist with researching, analyzing and reporting budget variances. Work with team members to identify and respond to any financial or budgeting related issues

Any and all other duties and tasks assigned

Qualification

Universal Technician CertificateOperating Engineer's licenseMaintenance management experienceCommercial building systemsCMMS systemsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service skillsAnalytical skillsVerbal/written communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

10+ years of experience working with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures

5+ years of maintenance management experience in office buildings

Possess a Universal Technician Certificate (CFC) and Operating Engineer's license (SMA)

Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes

Understands aspects of construction planning and execution

Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems

Demonstrated excellent verbal/written communication skills

Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)

Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent