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About the Role

Lead engineering and maintenance operations across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with client objectives. This role requires a dynamic leader who can oversee multiple sites, manage cross-functional teams, and drive performance improvements while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and asset integrity. Serve as the technical authority and strategic partner for clients, translating their business needs into actionable engineering solutions. Balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking, managing budgets, vendor relationships, and capital planning initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Lead and support engineering teams developing high performance teams
Provide leadership, direction, and support to the property management field organizations and the territory team leaders
Lead and coach Regional Managers, General Managers, Chief Engineers, and other engineering leaders in their management oversight of engineering/maintenance team resources and productivity
Support hiring, training, employee development, and conduct/monitor performance and evaluation processes of the engineering/maintenance teams
Provide technical expertise and leadership to the region supporting operational improvements in reliability, service delivery, and solutions to property issues
Identify and implement preventative maintenance and energy reduction strategies
Support new business opportunities and acquisitions through all stages, including proposals, client presentations, building conditions assessments, capital planning, transitions and staffing
Ensure strategic management and full optimization of building systems within property budget guidelines
Ensure portfolio-wide awareness and compliance with all safety code and policy issues
Institute safety awareness training program efforts

Requirements

10+ years of related experience, especially as a Senior Chief Engineer or Engineering Manager
Outstanding knowledge of a wide variety of utility management, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems in commercial properties
5+ years of experience managing an engineering/maintenance team, including hiring, training and coaching employees
Strong working knowledge of applicable OSHA, NFPA, and EPA regulations
Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
Universal CFC EPA certification
Operating Engineer license or similar (as applicable by state regulations)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
Strong customer service and communication skills
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
Experience managing engineering operations in Class A office buildings, healthcare facilities, or other complex commercial properties (preferred)
Background in critical environments such as data centers, laboratories, or mission-critical facilities (preferred)
Expertise in building automation systems, energy management platforms, and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) (preferred)
Knowledge of LEED, Energy Star, and other sustainability frameworks and certifications (preferred)
Experience with union labor environments and collective bargaining agreements (preferred)
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Skills

Utility management
HVAC
Mechanical systems
Electrical systems
Plumbing systems
Life safety systems
OSHA regulations
NFPA regulations
EPA regulations
Microsoft Office Suite
Customer service
Communication
Building automation systems
Energy management platforms
CMMS

Location

Austin, TX 78758
On-site – Austin, TX

Work Type

Onsite
M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years of related experience
5+ years of experience managing an engineering/maintenance team

Education Level

Trade school education
Union training
Military service
College
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 - $140,000 annually

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
We harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.