Chief Building Engineer

JLL•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As Chief Engineer, you'll provide operational leadership for the engineering team, ensuring machinery and systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while achieving maximum uptime through reliability-based maintenance practices. You'll implement equipment inspection and monitoring programs, define maintenance best practices, and continuously evaluate operations to enhance effectiveness and optimize performance across all building systems. Your responsibilities include supervising engineers and maintenance staff, managing contractor activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining all infrastructure documentation while fostering a culture of safety and professionalism. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while expanding your capabilities through exposure to complex facility systems and advancing JLL's commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

7+ years of facilities-related work experience with 5+ years specifically in a leadership/managerial capacity
Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes with understanding 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 and written communication skills with proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in an Engineering discipline
Universal Technician certification for CFC's or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Monitor operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling, air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating systems, pumps, valves, piping, and other mechanical and electrical equipment while overseeing HVAC repair and preventive maintenance programs
Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, personal development, performance management, and instilling professionalism in manner and appearance across the team
Ensure availability of adequate inventory of tools and supplies by preparing purchase orders, developing sources for stock materials, and performing periodic checks of inventory levels and equipment conditions
Identify safety hazards and incorporate remediation to ensure staff and occupants work in a safe environment while implementing, administering, and managing safety training programs and ensuring compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines
Oversee contractor activities within the building, ensure the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process is well-understood among staff and contractors, and maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation including up-to-date building drawings and regulatory mandated records