Regional Engineering Manager

JLL•Austin, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Transform engineering at JLL with your leadership and experience as a Regional Engineering Manager on a prominent Fortune 500 technology client account! As a Regional Engineering Manager at JLL, you'll lead engineering and maintenance operations across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with client objectives. This role requires a dynamic leader who can oversee multiple sites, manage cross-functional teams, and drive performance improvements while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and asset integrity. You'll serve as the technical authority and strategic partner for clients, translating their business needs into actionable engineering solutions. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and in this position, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering that promise through innovative facility management and engineering leadership. You'll balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking, managing budgets, vendor relationships, and capital planning initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on how buildings perform and how teams succeed, working in an environment where we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career.

Requirements

10+ years of related experience, especially as a Senior Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager
Outstanding knowledge of a wide variety of utility management, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems in commercial properties
5+ years of experience managing an engineering/maintenance team, including hiring, training and coaching employees
Strong working knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, and EPA regulations and ability to incorporate such knowledge into operational and capital investment planning
Universal CFC EPA certification
Operating Engineer license or similar (as applicable by state regulations)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
Strong customer service and communication skills
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
Experience managing engineering operations in Class A office buildings, healthcare facilities, or other complex commercial properties
Background in critical environments such as data centers, laboratories, or mission-critical facilities
Expertise in building automation systems, energy management platforms, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Knowledge of LEED, Energy Star, and other sustainability frameworks and certifications
Experience with union labor environments and collective bargaining agreements

Responsibilities

Lead and support engineering teams developing high performance teams
Provide leadership, direction, and support to the property management field organizations and the territory team leaders.
Lead and coach Regional Managers, General Managers, Chief Engineers, and other engineering leaders in their management oversight of engineering/maintenance team resources and productivity.
This support will include supporting hiring, training, employee development, and conducting and/or monitoring performance and evaluation process of the engineering/maintenance teams
Provide technical expertise and leadership to the region supporting operational improvements in reliability, service delivery, and solutions to property issues as requested
Identify and implement preventative maintenance and energy reduction strategies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations within the geographical region
Support new business opportunities and acquisitions through all stages, including proposals, client presentations, building conditions assessments, capital planning, transitions and staffing
Ensure strategic management and full optimization of building systems within property budget guidelines to maximize use of the available technology and programs to efficiently operate the buildings
Ensure portfolio-wide awareness and compliance with all safety code and policy issues.
Where necessary, institute safety awareness training program efforts