Lead Engineer

Lead Operating Engineer – JLL

What this job involves: Join JLL as a Lead Operating Engineer and play a key role in supporting facility operations and engineering excellence within a commercial real estate environment. In this position, you will oversee engineering staff, support critical building operations, and help ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. You will contribute directly to maintaining high-performing facilities that support client business objectives while promoting a strong culture of safety, reliability, and operational excellence. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys leading teams, troubleshooting complex systems, and driving quality facility performance.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Supervise engineering team operations and support the delegation and completion of preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations.
• Perform inspections of building equipment and systems to ensure maintenance activities align with operational and safety standards.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, generators, and emergency backup systems.
• Monitor building automation systems (BAS), respond to alarms, and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate emergency repair activities and prioritize work assignments based on operational impact and staffing availability.
• Manage operational permits including hot work, roof access, and facility work permits while ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels for tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies, including purchase order support and vendor coordination.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with commercial building systems and facility maintenance operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Universal CFC Certification required.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and BAS platforms.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and life safety systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, technical manuals, work orders, and engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting safety-focused or safety-sensitive work environments.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate facility management operations and best practices.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Trade school certification, union apprenticeship training, or military technical experience.
• Background in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or mission-critical environments.
• Experience implementing engineering quality assurance or preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Work Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Salary: $48.07 - $52.88

Estimated compensation for this position: 100,000.00 – 110,000.00 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 –Costa Mesa, CA

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Some of these benefits may include: 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.

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you’re pursuing.

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We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

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