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Chief Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.

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.


What this job involves:


Serve as an engineering leader at JLL!


The Chief Engineer oversees the efficient, safe and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment while also leading the engineering team.


Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., with flexibility based on building needs and an on-call rotation

Serve as the engineering leader for JLL Class A office building in downtown New Orleans.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems
  • Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training, coaching and personal development
  • Create and routinely update a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures
  • Participate regularly in client-facing and property team communications
  • Lead, create and manage engineering budget and participate in overall operating budget process
  • Assist in the development of a capital improvement plan
  • Select, schedule, supervise and direct contractors; monitor and document performance
  • Respond effectively to emergencies and service calls
  • Lead and organize ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs and procedures
  • Other duties as requested by property management team and/or client
On-site presence required


Complete job description available on JLL's internal portal


Required qualifications:
  • 7+ years of related experience, especially as a Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer or similar
  • People management experience (leading a team)
  • Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
  • Universal CFC EPA certification
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
  • Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneeling, lift and/or drive
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Valid driver License
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site -New Orleans, LA

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 may 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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

JLL Privacy Notice

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.
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