Director of Engineering

Engineering Director - Critical Infrastructure

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Ready to lead mission-critical operations across a nearly 1M sq ft portfolio? We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Director to spearhead strategic operations and drive 100% uptime across our multi-state facilities in CT and NY, with exciting expansion ahead! This role offers the perfect blend of leadership and hands-on technical expertise as you manage critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, chiller plants, BMS, HVAC, generators, and ATSs while traveling weekly between sites.

Perfect for a seasoned professional with Chief Engineer or senior critical infrastructure experience who thrives on optimizing legacy MEP systems and achieving operational excellence without major capital investment. Join us where your expertise in critical systems becomes the backbone of our client's success, and downtime simply isn't an option. Ready to engineer excellence? Apply now.

Here is some of what you will do :

• Lead and support the engineering staff to develop a high-performing team
• Develop critical environment protocols such as Method of Procedure (MOP) & SOP process.
• Support building operations through a highly integrated facilities management and engineering team to assure high infrastructure availability and client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain a strategic plan for the engineering team, in support of JLL and client objectives, with a focus on innovation and best practices, and create standard work for all engineering activities
• Ensure consistent maintenance management practices across the account's portfolio and ensure achievement of Key Performance Indicators
• Manage the on-account service center, security, data management, and EHS managers and teams. Actively manage direct reports to ensure the account meets or exceeds all contractual KPI's for engineering, service center, security, data management, and EHS, and the firm earns all incentive fees with those services.

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Training

Who are we looking for :

Required

Preferred

Pay $140,000-160,000 with a 20% targeted bonus of the annual salary

Estimated compensation for this position : 140,000.00 160,000.00 USD per year

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.

Location : On-site Westport, CT

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're 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 :