Jll

Real Estate

ChiefEngineer

$225–350k ~AI est. Franklin, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Chief Engineer at Jll. Skills: Critical operations, Building systems, Team leadership. Oversee maintenance of critical building systems. Supervise and manage engineering team”

What You'll Achieve.

Zero downtime tolerance; Optimize team performance; Prevent operational downtime; Ensure continuous uptime

Industry & Context.

Real Estate
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot complex technical issues; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

On-call rotation, Physical lifting, Ladder use, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Driving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years related experience, People management experience, Technical expertise in HVAC, Technical expertise in electrical, Technical expertise in plumbing, Technical expertise in fire/life safety, Technical expertise in building automation, Universal CFC EPA certification, Experience using Microsoft Office, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet, Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneeling, lift and/or drive, Experience managing on-call rotations, Experience coordinating emergency response

Nice to Have

Trade school education, Union training, Military service, College education

What You'll Do.

Oversee maintenance of critical building systems

Supervise and manage engineering team

Hire engineering team members

Train engineering team members

Coach engineering team members

Develop engineering team members

Create planned maintenance procedures

Implement planned maintenance procedures

Update planned maintenance procedures

Prioritize technical work

Prioritize preventive maintenance tasks

Coordinate off-hour work order responses

Lead emergency work order responses

Communicate with clients

Communicate with property teams

Assist in capital improvement plan development

Supervise contractors

Respond to emergencies

Respond to service calls

Lead technical training programs

Lead safety training programs

Lead operational process training programs

Collaborate with second Chief Engineer

Collaborate with maintenance coordinator

Perform other duties as requested

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multiple shifts; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Client-facing communication; Technical subject matter expert; Explain technical issues

Process & Methodology

Capital improvement planning

Full Job Description

**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. **Chief Engineer – Critical Operations Lead** **** Serve as a technical engineering leader at JLL! The Chief Engineer oversees the efficient, safe and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment across multiple shifts in support of 24/7 critical building operations. You will lead a specialized engineering team of 16 and reporting to the Engineering manager for multiple sites serving as the primary technical expert and point of contact for complex infrastructure issues, emergency response, and planned maintenance execution. This role ensures continuous uptime of critical systems, coordinates off-hour work order responses, and optimizes team performance to prevent operational downtime. This position requires the Chief Engineer to be on-site. Schedule: 7am-3pm (flexible and needs to check in with off shift coverages) Monday through Friday, on-call rotation. **WHAT YOU 'LL DO** **** • Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all critical building systems with zero downtime tolerance, serving as the primary escalation point for technical issues • Supervise and manage a technical engineering team across multiple shifts including hiring, training, coaching and personal development focused on efficiency and effectiveness • Create, implement and routinely update documented planned maintenance procedures, prioritizing critical technical work and high-complexity preventive maintenance tasks • C

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