Assistant Chief Building Engineer

JLL • Dallas, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in providing operational leadership for the engineering team. The role helps ensure machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, with a goal of 100% uptime through reliability-based maintenance practices. The assistant supports equipment inspection and monitoring programs, maintenance best practices, and ongoing operational evaluations to improve effectiveness and performance.

Responsibilities also include assisting with staff supervision and contractor oversight, supporting regulatory compliance, and maintaining infrastructure documentation. In the Chief Engineer's absence, the Assistant Chief Building Engineer assumes full operational leadership of the engineering team. The position offers opportunities to develop leadership capabilities and gain exposure to complex facility systems, with a potential path toward Chief Engineer responsibilities. This is an on-site role in Dallas, Texas. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of facilities-related work experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Solid knowledge of maintenance processes and some understanding of construction planning and execution.
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling and 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 and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Universal Technician certification for CFCs, or ability to obtain it.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the operation and maintenance of refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating and ventilating systems, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support HVAC repair and preventive maintenance programs under the Chief Engineer's direction.
• Assist in supervising engineers and maintenance staff and contribute to hiring, training, and personal development efforts.
• Help reinforce professionalism in manner and appearance across the engineering team.
• Help ensure adequate inventory of tools and supplies by assisting with purchase orders, sourcing stock materials, and periodically checking inventory levels and equipment conditions.
• Identify safety hazards and support remediation efforts to maintain a safe environment for staff and occupants.
• Assist in administering safety training programs and help ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Support oversight of contractor activities within the building.
• Help ensure staff and contractors understand the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process.
• Assist in maintaining infrastructure and compliance documentation, including current building drawings and regulatory-mandated records.
• Assume full operational leadership responsibilities for the engineering team in the Chief Engineer's absence.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed