Senior Director, Critical Engineering Lead

JLL • Austin, TX

19h • Remote

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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. Position Summary The Senior Director, Critical Infrastructure Engineering Lead leads end-to-end lifecycle management and engineering reliability programs for critical facilities and infrastructure. This role is responsible for driving effective renewal, financial planning, and continuous improvement of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance activities. The focus is to ensure best-in-class asset performance, risk mitigation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation for all assigned properties. This pivotal role is not a hands-on technician position; rather, it is a supervisory role focused on ensuring the reliability, uptime, and safety of all critical Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP), and life safety systems that support our research activities. The role will be responsible for managing vendor performance, implementing rigorous change management processes, and providing expert technical oversight to safeguard our critical operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• At least 10 years of progressive engineering, asset management, or reliability experience in a multi-site operations environment, including substantial leadership of critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise in asset lifecycle planning, capital budgeting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered methodologies.
• High proficiency with EAM/CMMS systems, performance analytics, and maintenance best practices.
• Working knowledge of FMEA, RCA, reliability modeling, and cost/benefit justification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry credentials (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Leadership
• Asset Replacement Financial Planning
• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Continuous Improvement
• Lifecycle Asset Renewal

Benefits

• Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees