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Lead Building Engineer

JLL
United States, Washington, Bellevue
225 108th Avenue Northeast (Show on map)
Sep 18, 2024
Pay: $77,400 - $112200 / year (hourly position)
Schedule: M - F; day shift
Location: Bellevue, WA | Meta Campus

Assist Engineering Management with system assessments and repairs. Performs maintenance for mechanical systems. Leads Engineers and Apprentice Engineers in the troubleshooting and repair of critical system failures, limiting operational down-time, and re-establishes building services. Proficient knowledge of building systems for recognizing deficiencies. Understands and explains the impact of implementing changes to current systems and cross functional equipment operation.

Reports to Engineering Manager and works directly with Trade Engineers, Engineers, and Apprentice Engineers.

Leads operational tasks for site specific teams, leads by example, fulfills the role of training Engineers, and support operational engineering duties as the needs of the property and client require.

With direction from Engineering Management, the Lead Engineer trains, directs, and provides quality control for the following:
Maintaining and developing operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to; chemical consumption logs, other equipment, and operation inspection logs specific to the property
Analyze existing systems and operations and develop preventative maintenance strategies
Identifying potential problems areas and notifying the stakeholders in a timely manner
Monitoring processes, workers, and methods, and developing plans for increased efficiency
Conducting and developing best practices
Coordinating with Manager, Engineers, and Apprentice Engineers to ensure quality services are completed on schedule
Performing quality control on all projects, writing reports, and making recommendations for improvement
Coordinate with cross functional teams
Create and implement system specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Generate and assist in execution of Method of Procedure (MOP)
Assist with critical system shutdown and start-up
Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by JLL
Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
Demonstrate full competency in all current JLL and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
Assist with life safety system alarms
Assist emergency authorities and response teams
Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments and changes as needed (as allowed)
Adhere to all JLL and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
Apply knowledge of how each of the components in the building systems relates operationally to one another and modify and/or install new system(s) as needed
Identify potential causes for failure of a system(s) and prioritize repair process

Ability to efficiently handle and coordinate multiple tasks and project assignments
Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy
Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations

Skill requirements to perform assigned duties:
Ability to support the Engineering team during maintenance and troubleshooting processes
Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to; building fixtures, plumbing, electrical and A/C controls
Ability to function autonomously
Interpret instructions in written, oral, and diagrammatic or schedule form
Possess initiative to assume additional responsibilities
Advanced competence with a variety of software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and other requested software programs
Communicate effectively both verbally and written
Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers, etc.)
Understand correct usage of power tools drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc. (pneumatic, electric or engine drive)
Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals (including written, oral, or schedule forms)
Perform mathematical computations related to building operations for problem solving building comfort and operation issues
Understand correct usage and donning of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Experience requirements to perform assigned duties:
5+ years of experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade
Demonstrated diplomatic supervisory skills and ability to influence other engineers
Worked within lab and cleanroom environments (recommended)
Experience working within high stress and demand environments
Coordinated and maintained relationships with vendors for work execution and quality control

Educational requirements to perform assigned duties:
High school diploma or equivalent
Specific license(s) applicable to tradeObtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operator's license, Maintenance Electrician's License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, refrigeration operator/mechanic's license etc.)
If upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the hire/promotion, or six months from the date eligible for the license or permit

Working conditions to perform assigned duties:
Indoors - 50%
Outdoors - 50%
Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate
Willing to be on call in a rotational schedule
Emergency response to limit operational downtime
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