Chief Engineer

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Chief Engineer

Location: Redwood City, CA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 4:00PM + OT based on business needs + On call weekends and holidays.

What this job involves:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of all building infrastructure, critical utilities, and operations within a corporate headquarters campus. This role serves as the senior technical authority for engineering operations and provides leadership to engineering, maintenance, and facilities personnel while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and client expectations. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and this position exemplifies that commitment by managing and assigning work duties to Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians while maintaining a hands-on role in troubleshooting and repairing all facility operating systems. A hospitality mindset is fundamental to delivering exceptional workplace experiences for our client. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and we seek candidates who excel in collaborative environments, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, maintain high standards of accuracy, and adapt quickly to resolve challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and technical guidance to the facilities teams and engineering personnel while establishing goals, objectives, and performance expectations for direct reports

Develop workforce planning, succession planning, technical training, and professional development programs for engineering staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement

Serve as the senior technical authority for all facility infrastructure systems including HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), chillers, cooling towers, boilers, electrical distribution, emergency generators, UPS systems, data centers, and life safety systems

Ensure facilities and critical infrastructure are operated and maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved budgets and operational plans while managing and optimizing departmental resources

Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues while developing reliability-centered maintenance strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime

Oversee the Facilities Work Order and CMMS platform, ensuring work is prioritized, assigned, completed, and documented appropriately while maintaining preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs

Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and engineering standards while ensuring compliance with Cal-OSHA, Cal-EPA, fire and life safety codes, and all applicable regulations

Support facility improvement projects, equipment installations, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades by providing technical review and oversight for engineering designs, construction activities, and contractor work

Conduct routine facility inspections, assess facility conditions, and recommend repairs, maintenance activities, and capital improvements while identifying initiatives that improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance

Required qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED with minimum 8-10 years of facilities engineering, operations, or maintenance experience

Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing engineering and maintenance personnel

EPA Universal Certification

Experience managing facility infrastructure projects and capital improvements

Experience utilizing CMMS platforms

Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, BAS/BMS controls, and critical utility infrastructure

Strong working knowledge of plumbing systems, fire and life safety systems, reliability-centered maintenance practices, and root cause analysis methodologies

Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs. on an infrequent basis, climb stairs and ladders, work from heights using aerial work platforms, and perform physical tasks including walking, bending, kneeling, and working overhead

Willingness to work outdoors and in mechanical/equipment rooms with exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, operational conditions, and possible extreme weather conditions

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field

Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

• 110,000.00 – 147,125.00 USD per year
• Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

• On-site –Redwood City, CA
• If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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 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

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