Lead Building Engineer

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Costa Mesa, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000
Posted on: 20-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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 youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Lead Building Engineer JLL

What this job involves:

Join JLL as a Lead Operating Engineer and play a critical role in overseeing facility operations and engineering this position youll supervise engineering department staff while ensuring the optimal performance of building systems safety protocols and maintenance operations. Youll be instrumental in maintaining world-class facilities that support our clients business objectives while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical teams manage complex building systems and directly contribute to JLLs reputation as a leader in commercial real estate services.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Provide joint supervision of engineering department staff and manage delegation of preventative maintenance programs equipment installation repair and maintenance

  • Perform comprehensive equipment inspections and ensure proper maintenance adherence to AES standards

  • Maintain monitor and perform preventive maintenance on all building systems including fire/life safety HVAC plumbing electrical generators and emergency backup systems. Analyze system performance troubleshoot malfunctions make necessary adjustments and maintain operational records to ensure continuous facility operations.

  • Monitor building management systems (BAS) and respond immediately to all alarms taking corrective action or initiating follow-up procedures

  • Schedule and coordinate emergency repair activities based on priority and available personnel capabilities

  • Manage site operations and various permits including facility work permits hot work permits and roof access permits

  • Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies. Specific duties include but are not limited to: Preparing and submitting purchase-order requests developing sources for stock materials and performing periodic checks for supplies.

  • Foster safety culture and adherence to company and industry standard practices

  • Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergency response

Required Qualifications:

  • 7 years experience with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience

  • Proven experience in mechanical systems hydraulic systems and safety procedures

  • Knowledge of building CMMS and BAS systems

  • Experience implementing quality assurance programs for engineering department work

  • Experience managing contractors and ensuring client requirement adherence

  • Ability to read and interpret work from drawings written work orders sketches blueprints and technical manuals

  • Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in establishing and maintaining safety-sensitive culture in team environments

  • Familiarity with commercial real estate facility management best practices

  • Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders including clients contractors and internal teams

  • Trade school education union training or military service

  • Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments

Location:

Onsite

Work Shift:

1st Shift

Salary/ Comp:

$100000-$120000 annually

Estimated compensation for this position:

100000..00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications location market conditions and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site Anaheim CA Brea CA Buena Park CA Carson CA Compton CA Costa Mesa CA Cypress CA El Segundo CA Gardena CA Hawthorne CA Irvine CA Long Beach CA Orange CA Riverside CA Rosemead CA Santa Ana CA Upland CA Westminster CA

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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

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 JLLs 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.

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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 . 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.

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Pursuant to Columbia SC ordinance this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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Key Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • HVAC
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • CMMS
  • Analysis Skills
  • OSHA
  • Metal Building Erection
  • Maintenance
  • Painting
  • Plumbing
  • Auto Restoration

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