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Chief Engineer | Jones Lang LaSalle | Cambridge, MA

About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.3 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $46 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our Web site, www.joneslanglasalle.com.

We are currently seeking a Chief Engineer to join our client’s Cambridge facility.

CHIEF ENGINEER – Cambridge, MA

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 selected candidate 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. The incumbent is responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.

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, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, relights, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services.
  • 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.
  • Alert management of building discrepancies.
  • Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Oversee 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 buildings 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 critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.
  • Ensure that the CEWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, occupants and contractors who perform work on the building’s critical infrastructure.
  • Perform additional job duties as requested.

Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience.
  • Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
  • Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment).
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
  • Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs and use 26 foot ladder.

Start a lasting career with Jones Lang LaSalle today!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at http://www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job: 10525.

Jones Lang LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer