Regional Engineering Manager

JLL•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$134,200 - $194,500•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operational management, leadership, and administration of the Technical Services team to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of building systems and infrastructure. This role is focused on maintaining 100% uptime across engineering operations, protecting and enhancing client assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional service through effective team leadership and vendor management.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Two years of trades schooling in electrical systems design, refrigeration, or HVAC preferred.
Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in building repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and critical building systems.
Ability to analyze system operations, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, vendors, peers, and team members.
Demonstrated customer service and team leadership capabilities.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing critical environments and infrastructure systems.
Prior experience supervising engineering or maintenance teams.
Familiarity with CEWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) or similar critical work authorization programs.
Experience managing vendors, contractors, and capital improvement projects.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements related to building operations and safety.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, lighting, generators, controls, cabling, digital systems, and audio/visual services.
Supervising and developing engineering and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
Managing preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
Identifying and addressing safety hazards while implementing and managing safety training programs and compliance initiatives.
Assisting with capital planning activities, including infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements, and building modifications.
Coordinating and overseeing major building projects to ensure proper planning, execution, and closeout in accordance with industry standards.
Maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation, engineering logs, compliance records, building drawings, and system single-line diagrams.
Managing contractors and vendors to ensure quality work, competitive pricing, adherence to safety standards, and compliance with critical facility procedures.
Monitoring equipment performance, reviewing operational reports, conducting inspections, and ensuring all systems operate at optimal performance levels.