Lead Operating Engineer

**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL 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. **What this job involves:** As the Lead Operating Engineer, you'll serve as a working shift supervisor responsible for the day-to-day oversight and direct supervision of shift operating engineers during your assigned shift. Serving as the on-shift point of contact for all engineering operations, you'll ensure continuity of operations, coordinate shift handoffs, and maintain the safe and efficient functioning of all building systems. Operating under the direction of the Chief Engineer, you'll be accountable for the performance, scheduling, and guidance of the operating engineering team on shift while providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and operational standards. This role requires strong technical expertise across mechanical systems, building automation, and critical facilities operations combined with the leadership skills to guide, mentor, and hold shift teams accountable. You'll balance hands-on technical work with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring your team delivers exceptional service while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings extensive facilities engineering experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to lead teams through routine operations and emergency situations while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence. **What your day-to-day will look like:** - Directly supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of shift operating engineers during the assigned shift, serving as the on-shift point of contact for all engineering operations and ensuring seamless team coordination - Provide oversight and management of the engineering department staff within the facility at the discretion of the Chief Engineer, including delegation of preventative maintenance programs and repair activities to appropriate team members - Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure full continuity of operations between shifts, including communicating outstanding work orders, equipment status, and any active incidents or alarms to incoming shift leadership - Schedule emergency repair activities according to priority and the abilities of assigned shift personnel while managing resources effectively to minimize downtime - Provide technical advice, encouragement, and instruction to subordinates in areas such as mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and safety procedures, serving as a mentor and technical resource - Ensure shift staff and any subcontractors working on shift meet client requirements and adhere to all site protocols and standards of performance while maintaining strong accountability - Make sure all personnel, vendors, and contractors on shift fully understand and adhere to all critical awareness processes, programs, and protocols, reinforcing compliance through clear communication - Support the Chief Engineer in performance oversight of shift operating engineers, providing feedback and identifying training needs to support continuous team development - Provide supervision and be responsible for the implementation of preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards - Perform equipment inspections, note equipment condition, and ensure that proper maintenance is being performed in accordance with AES standards while documenting findings accurately - Maintain knowledg…