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Chief Engineer

JLL, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Job Title: Chief Engineer Reports To: General Manager

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost‑effective manner. The Chief Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the client’s needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), cabling (data and voice, broadband), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relights, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV). Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.

Supervise and manage engineers and maintenance staff including hiring, training and personal development.

Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.

Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program.

Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.

Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained.

Responsible for ensuring that major projects performed at the building are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with standard industry practices.

Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up‑to‑date building drawings and single‑lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law.

Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.

Responsible for keeping records of building rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.

Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building’s functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.

Ensure all critical equipment and events are a well‑understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.

Performs additional job duties as requested.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

10+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience.

Experience of 5+ years managing a crew.

3‑5 years critical environment experience, high‑density data center experience a plus.

Experience managing major electrical shutdowns strongly desired.

Deep understanding of critical power systems including UPS, PDU, ATS, STS, and generators.

Universal CFC certification required.

Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.

Excellent customer service skills mandatory.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Excellent writing skills required.

Ability to comply with both Jones Lang LaSalle and client‑directed Policies & Procedures.

Successful candidate must be self‑motivated and able to work independently or on a team.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

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