The Chief Engineer/BAS

JLL • Cumberland, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer/BAS is responsible for operational management and daily leadership of the engineering team, ensuring machinery and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, with a goal of 100% uptime. The role protects and improves the value of client assets through reliability-based maintenance, equipment inspection, and monitoring programs. It also provides dedicated oversight of the Building Automation System (BAS), including real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, programming, and reporting, to maximize asset efficiency and maintain uninterrupted system performance.

The position is on-site in Atlanta, Georgia. The role includes management of building mechanical and electrical equipment, BAS operations, safety and regulatory compliance, staff leadership, and technical training. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Associate degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
• At least 7 years of facility-related work experience, including customer-service and supervisory experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in HVAC, mechanical maintenance, or building automation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes and an understanding of construction planning and execution.
• Exposure to HVAC, fluid handling and pumping, fluid filtering, mechanical systems, welding, and electrical systems.
• Understanding of HVAC mechanics, control protocols, and data points, including analog and binary inputs and outputs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Ability to train local engineers and HVAC technicians.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, water-cooling, air-conditioning, boiler, heating, ventilation, hot-water, pump, valve, piping, filter, and other mechanical or electrical equipment; review logs and report malfunctions.
• Oversee HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance, and determine repair and preventive-maintenance frequency.
• Maintain adequate inventories of tools and supplies; prepare purchase orders, develop material sources, and conduct periodic inventory and equipment checks.
• Oversee contractors working in the building on behalf of the building or tenants.
• Supervise real-time BAS operator workstations; review building performance settings and adjust temperature set points, schedules, and sequences of operation.
• Respond to automated system alarms, diagnose communication or mechanical failures, resolve issues with Direct Digital Control, pneumatic, or electronic systems, and coordinate maintenance actions with the local engineering team.
• Create and modify trend data, update building and asset spreadsheets, and manage operating schedules in BAS software.
• Maintain BAS hardware, assist with commissioning new equipment, and collaborate with IT, HVAC technicians, and external BAS vendors on software updates and server access.
• Maintain system-operation logs and predictive-maintenance data; prepare daily and incident reports; promptly notify management about situations that may affect patients or patient care.
• Identify and remediate safety hazards; implement, administer, and manage the safety training program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines for building infrastructure operation, and alert management to discrepancies.
• Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation, including current building drawings, single-line diagrams, and documentation required by federal, state, or local law.
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and personal development.
• Ensure building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors understand the Critical Facility Work Authorization (CFWA) process for work on critical infrastructure.
• Interact with and present to facilities-management leadership and building management as necessary.
• Train and support operations staff in the proper use and care of tools and instruments, hands-on maintenance, safety and troubleshooting, and recommended outside engineering courses.
• Train local engineers and HVAC technicians in required HVAC preventive-maintenance operations.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

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 prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree