Assistant Chief Engineer

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The Assistant Chief Engineer's primary responsibility is to oversee the efficient operation of all building systems and to inform the Chief Engineer, Assistant Facility manager and/or the Facility Manager of any condition affecting building services and Facility or Client safety and comfort.

Specific areas of responsibility include Client services, customer satisfaction and relationship management, preventive maintenance, supervision of the crew (including staff development), purchasing and inventory control, supervision and management of contracted services, and following the Firm's guidelines regarding general maintenance practices.

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for protecting and improving the value of the Owner's or Client's asset and ensuring that the facility and building systems meet or exceed their rated life. Additionally, the Assistant Chief Engineer is expected to have an intimate knowledge of codes, laws and regulations (both City of Chicago and State of Illinois) pertaining to the operation of the facility and be able to implement and supervise activities while mitigating risk of the Client and Jones Lang LaSalle. The Assistant Chief Engineer will be held accountable to be in compliance with all firm policy and procedures including any audit requirements.

Essential Functions:

• General responsibilities as a skilled tradesman and focusing on building operations, reactive and preventive maintenance, small project execution and supervision, energy management, client satisfaction, engineering staff supervision, training, subcontractor supervision, and budget control.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, effectively solve problems in stressful situations, and consistently make effective, high quality decisions. Direct the organization and management of all administrative functions related to the engineering department including budgeting and financial control, compliance with all applicable national and local codes and regulations, reporting on budgets, energy accounting, and productivity.

• Construction coordination including contractor management and review, review of facility build out plans and pre-occupancy inspections.

• Perform and/or direct the performance of all service requests including communicating with the Facility Management Team as applicable to establish service request work priorities, insuring that work performed in the facility is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate clean-up, overseeing the accurate and timely completion of service request forms, reviewing monthly service request summaries to pinpoint and correct reoccurring operational issues.

• Support the implementation of the preventive maintenance program including scheduling of preventive maintenance with minimum disruption of building services

• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies including developing sources for stock materials

• Assist in creating purchasing specifications and competitive bid analysis relative to monitoring the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors including insuring the timely performance of maintenance contract

• Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of each building system, and immediately recognize system shortcomings when they occur including monitoring the allocation of building system capability to various base building and Facility/Client needs, devising technical enhancements which will improve some aspect of building operation, identifying equipment, which may require replacement or reconditioning resulting in the need for owner's capital.

• Take direction from Chief Engineer on all above responsibilities or other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.

• Ability to utilize handheld devices to work within a CMMS (Corrigo) to receive and complete work order requests.

• Familiarity with and ability to operate building automation systems.

• Demonstrated proficiency with verbal/written communication skills.

• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

• Valid Drivers License.

Compliance

• 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.

• Compliance with all applicable national and local codes and regulations

• Responsible for compliance with JLL minimum audit standards

Safety

• The individual is responsible for supporting site safety, including supporting the issuance, inventory and compliance control of Personal Protective Equipment, consistent with OSHA regulations and Jones Lang LaSalle Team Safety Policies.

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the facilities including all building systems.

• Responsible for implementing emergency procedures for the engineering team.

• Responsible for government regulatory compliance, EPA/OSHA compliance, safety program, CFC handling, and other similar programs.

• 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.

Minimum Required Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• 5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience.

• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment).

• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.

Location:

On-site -Springfield, IL

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:

• 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

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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