Chief Engineer

Company: US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

About JLL -

We're JLL-a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 98,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Job Summary

Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients' needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client's assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function. The Chief Engineer will implement and manage the reliability-based maintenance function. The incumbent also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services. Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.
  
• Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development
  
• Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, corrective and reliability maintenance procedures.
  
• Has in-depth knowledge of all building systems and how they function
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.
  
• Understands aspects of construction planning and execution.
  
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program.
  
• Provide leadership in driving Reliability Centered Maintenance best practices
  
• Providing customer interface and support
  
• Partner in planning/scheduling optimization
  
• Assure Document Management quality
  
• Manage underground utilities reliability and maintenance
  
• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building's infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
  
• Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building's future capabilities are maintained.
  
• Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.
  
• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.
  
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
  
• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
  
• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
  
• Ensure that the Critical Facility Work Authorization is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.
  
• Manage Contracted Maintenance Staff and Vendors
  
• Performs additional job duties as requested.
  
  Skills/Qualifications
  
  • Associate Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
    
  • 5+ years of facility related leadership and supervisory experience
    
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in facility related systems
    
  • Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent
    
  • Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)
    
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office and CMMS systems
    
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
    
  • Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
    
    Benefits:
    
    Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.
    
    We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people, and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.
    
    Benefits to eligible employees, include:
    • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
    • Medical, Dental & Vision Care
    • 6 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% of salary
    • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
    • Flexible Work Arrangements may be available
    • Executive Benefits
      What you can expect from us
      
      We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
      
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      We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!
      
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