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JLL · 1 day ago

Chief Engineer - Critical Environments

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services, and they are seeking a Chief Engineer - Critical Environments. The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering team, ensuring the effective operation of data center machinery, and maintaining safety and compliance standards.

CommercialReal Estate

No H1B

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 Senior Chief Engineer

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 Senior Chief Engineer/Engineering 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 Senior Chief Engineer/Engineering 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

Data Center HVACElectrical SystemsPlumbing SystemsLife Safety SystemsSupervisory ExperienceEnergy ManagementTechnical DocumentationMicrosoft OfficeCorrigo ExperienceService Now ExperienceLeadership SkillsPresentation Skills

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