General Engineering/HVAC

Chief EngineerApply: On-site: Memphis, TN: Full time: 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. 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.**As a Chief Engineer at JLL, you will lead the operational management of critical building systems and engineering services to help ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable workplace environment for our clients. This role is responsible for protecting and enhancing the value of client assets through strong technical leadership, proactive maintenance strategies, and operational excellence. You will oversee the engineering team, drive reliability-based maintenance programs, support capital planning initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role plays a key part in delivering high-performing facilities that support business continuity and long-term success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, where engineering leaders are empowered to innovate, solve complex challenges, and support the wellbeing of the teams and communities we serve. **What your day-to-day will look like:*** Oversee the maintenance, repair, and operation of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, lighting, temperature controls, cabling, and critical infrastructure environments.* Lead and support engineering staff in daily operations while promoting safe work practices, operational efficiency, and high-quality service delivery.* Develop and implement preventive, corrective, and reliability-centered maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.* Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and client operational requirements.* Manage contractor activities, monitor work quality and safety practices, and coordinate vendor services within the facility.* Support capital improvement planning by identifying infrastructure upgrade opportunities and assisting with equipment replacement strategies and project execution.* Maintain accurate engineering logs, infrastructure documentation, maintenance records, and oversight of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (Corrigo).* Respond to facility issues and emergencies involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or other building systems, including after-hours support when required.* Develop project estimates, prepare proposals for site leadership, and adapt schedules and priorities to support operational and client needs. **High School diploma or GED equivalent.* Minimum of 5 years of facility operations or engineering experience, including leadership, supervisory, and customer service responsibilities.* Strong working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and critical environment operations.* Experience developing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs within a commercial or industrial facility environment.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), including Corrigo or similar platforms.* Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.* Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and on-site response to after-hours emergencies as needed.* Experience working at varying heights using ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or platform lifts.* Physical Requirements:*** Have the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs* Have the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift* Have the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift* Have the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift* Have the ability to walk extensively throughout the facility during shift**Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience overseeing major facility infrastructure projects from planning through completion.* Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance methodologies and asset lifecycle planning.* Experience supporting compliance documentation, audit preparation, and regulatory inspections.* Technical training, trade certification, or additional coursework in facilities management, engineering, or building operations.* Experience working in client-facing commercial real estate or critical facilities environments.* Location:**On-site –Memphis, TN If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:** 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. 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. 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