Critical Environment Engineering Manager

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What this job involves

The Critical Facilities Engineering Manager provides operational technical and strategic oversight of critical infrastructure across an account portfolio of approximately 3.0 million square feet of Class A office and data center space. This role focuses on maintaining 100% uptime of facility electrical mechanical life safety and critical back-up systems while ensuring operational continuity is never compromised. The position requires strong client relationship management critical engineering expertise and team leadership capabilities to manage all resources within client and JLL policies. The successful candidate will balance strategic planning with hands-on technical oversight managing KPIs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Establishing and maintaining critical environment guidelines processes and procedures for work authorization incident management and routine operations to ensure 100% uptime across all facilities
• Collaborating with project management to develop client scope of work documents formulate preventative maintenance programs and deliver projects with minimal disruption to building services
• Reviewing and evaluating facility performance on a continuing basis using established guidelines metrics and industry benchmarks to ensure portfolio meets or exceeds goal parameters
• Recognizing system shortcomings and responding immediately to operational and emergency situations involving critical facilities systems and equipment
• Providing training support and guidance to expand team capabilities and ensure technical staff performs work appropriately with proper compliance and life/safety program adherence
• Managing CMMS and work order operations across all facilities to ensure on-time preventative maintenance and reactive work completion according to client and best practice standards
• Participating in annual planning activities including financial planning for operating expenses and capital identifying cost savings opportunities and supporting emergency expenditure decisions throughout the year

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work environment includes Class A office buildings and data center facilities
• Must be able to respond to operational and emergency situations as they arise
• Role requires oversight of approximately 3.0 million square feet of critical infrastructure

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering facilities or related discipline
• 10 years of experience in facility/plant engineering and maintenance supervision
• Data center engineering and design and/or operating experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a decentralized environment with proven delivery capability
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with excellent interpersonal and relationship building abilities
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Word and Excel
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with critical environment operations and maintenance process and procedures
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures including collection distribution and storage of documentation
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) operations
• Understanding of industry benchmarks and performance metrics for critical facilities
• Experience with financial planning for operating expenses and capital projects
• Background in developing and implementing cost savings and value-add opportunities
• Knowledge of life/safety programs and compliance requirements for critical environments

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

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.

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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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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