Jll

Commercial Real Estate

LeadBuildingEngineer

$115–155k ~AI est. Costa Mesa, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Building Engineer at Jll. Skills: Building systems, Facility operations, Staff supervision, Maintenance programs. Supervise engineering department staff. Delegate preventative maintenance programs”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure optimal performance of building systems; Ensure safety protocol adherence; Ensure maintenance operation adherence; Maintain world-class facilities; Support client business objectives; Foster culture of safety; Foster culture of operational excellence

Industry & Context.

Commercial Real Estate
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot malfunctions

Eligibility Requirements

Rotating on-call schedule, After-hours emergency response

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years commercial building operating systems, General building maintenance procedures, 2 years supervisory experience, Mechanical systems experience, Hydraulic systems experience, Safety procedures experience, Building CMMS knowledge, Building BAS knowledge, Quality assurance programs implementation, Managing contractors, Client requirement adherence, Read work from drawings, Interpret technical manuals, Universal Technician for CFCs certification

Nice to Have

Safety-sensitive culture establishment, Commercial real estate facility management, Coordinating with multiple stakeholders, Trade school education, Union training, Military service, Industrial maintenance experience, Manufacturing environments experience

What You'll Do.

Supervise engineering department staff

Delegate preventative maintenance programs

Manage equipment installation

Manage repair maintenance

Perform equipment inspections

Ensure maintenance adherence

Maintain building systems

Monitor building systems

Perform preventive maintenance

Analyze system performance

Troubleshoot system malfunctions

Make system adjustments

Maintain operational records

Monitor building management systems

Take corrective action

Initiate follow-up procedures

Schedule emergency repair activities

Coordinate emergency repair activities

Manage site operations

Manage facility work permits

Manage hot work permits

Manage roof access permits

Ensure operating inventory availability

Prepare purchase-order requests

Develop sources for stock materials

Perform periodic inventory checks

Foster safety culture

Adhere to company practices

Adhere to industry practices

Participate in on-call schedule

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering department staff; Clients; Contractors; Internal teams

Communication Scope

Interpret work orders; Interpret sketches; Interpret blueprints

Process & Methodology

Preventative maintenance programs, Equipment installation, Repair maintenance, Emergency repair activities

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. # Lead Building Engineer – JLL ## What this job involves: Join JLL as a Lead Building Engineer and play a critical role in overseewing facility operations and engineering excellence. In this position, you'll supervise engineering department staff while ensuring the optimal performance of building systems, safety protocols, and maintenance operations. You'll be instrumental in maintaining world-class facilities that support our clients' business objectives while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical teams, manage complex building systems, and directly contribute to JLL's reputation as a leader in commercial real estate services. ## What your day-to-day will look like: * Provide joint supervision of engineering department staff and manage delegation of preventative maintenance programs, equipment installation, repair and maintenance * Perform comprehensive equipment inspections and ensure proper maintenance adherence to AES standards * Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance on all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators, and emergency backup systems. Analyze system performance, troubleshoot malfunctions, make necessary adjustments, and maintain operational records to ensure continuous facility operations * Monitor building management systems (BAS) and respond immediately to all alarms

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