JLL · 5 hours ago
Chief Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. The Chief Engineer will lead and manage the engineering team to ensure the effective operation of data center machinery and systems while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Assures accurate time records of Operating Engineers and submits to payroll by processing deadlines. Tracks and justifies overtime worked by Operating Engineers, assuring that costs are well within budget parameters
Inspects physical conditions of data centers and equipment at least monthly. Prepares work orders for repairs and requisitions for replacement of equipment, as necessary. Reports deficiencies and action plan to solve problems to General Manager
Recommends measures to reduce or eliminate fire, safety, and environmental hazards
Cooperates with police, fire and civil defense authorities about problems affecting the data center(s). Orders and directs fire drills and emergency procedures. Devises fire protection programs and organizes and trains property team to carry out established procedures
Assists Facility Manager in coordination of tenant construction and capital improvements. Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, and test equipment, nature of technical problems and possible solutions such as redesign or substitution of material or parts. Cautions contractors regarding complaints about excessive noise, disorderly conduct or misuse of property
Maintains efficient use of energy in operating each data center by using sound energy management practices in the documented daily sequence of operations. Trains members of the team in the fundamentals of energy management. Works closely with general contractors and design engineers to incorporate automated systems with construction plan and identifies low cost/no cost energy conservation program
Ensures that the engineering team follows the property accounting procedures including the accurate completion of purchase orders, receiving reports, and service acknowledgments and the use of three competitive bids for all projects exceeding client(s)’ guidelines
Performs and oversees tests of data center systems. Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and makes recommendations for changes in operations or test method
Assures proper recording of equipment readings, settings and status changes and noteworthy operating occurrences in appropriate logbooks
Recommends, justifies, develops and coordinates installation of projects which enhance the value of the client(s)’ asset(s)
Ensures the availability of adequate operating inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for the engineering team. This includes developing sources, evaluating suppliers, conducting quarterly vendor quality meetings as part of the Valued Vendor Program, performing periodic checks of inventories and creating purchase specifications and bid packages
Competitively bids and prepares all MEP service contracts to ensure high quality and cost-effective services
Assists the Facility Manager in developing/revising and coordinating implementation of emergency procedures manuals, contractor rules and regulations and tenant design criteria
All other duties as assigned
Directly supervise the lead operating engineers and operating engineers
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies enumerated with Jones Lang LaSalle and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Five to seven years of JLL engineering experience or equivalent industry experience
Three to five years supervisory experience or experience as a Lead Engineer
Must possess a thorough knowledge of data center HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automation, and life safety/fire protection systems
Must have a thorough understanding of all data center related codes and standards
Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors
Moderate knowledge of a variety of manual trades such as carpentry, electromechanical repair, etc
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees
Ability to use drawings, specifications, shop math and various measuring or testing instruments
Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages recommended
Demonstration of leadership ability, presentation capabilities and organization skills
Preferred
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Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
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Christian Ulbrich
President, CEO & Director
Jones Lang LaSalle
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