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Chief Engineer, Mechanical

JLL


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (Day) - morning to afternoon hours

What this job involves:

As the Chief Engineer Mechanical for a premier healthcare client account this pivotal leadership role oversees the critical infrastructure mechanical systems and life-safety operations of a complex hospital facility. The successful candidate will ensuremaximumuptime regulatory compliance and operational efficiency of all HVAC steam refrigeration plumbing and medical gas systems. Bymaintaininga safe comfortable and healing environment for patients staff and visitors this role directlyimpactsclinical outcomes and facility resilience. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration locally and across the globe which enables our engineering teams toleverageworld-class resources and support to deliver exceptional operational excellence.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Lead the operation maintenance and repair of all hospital mechanical systems including chillers boilers air handling units medical gases and plumbing to ensuremaximumuptime for critical clinical environments.

  • Manage a dedicated team of shift engineers and technicians fostering an environment where we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive.

  • Oversee compliance with healthcare regulatory standards including Joint Commission NFPA ASHRAE and local building codesmaintainingcontinuous readiness for all inspections.

  • Develop and execute comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programsutilizingmodern computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

  • We embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career encouraging team members toleveragetraining and development programs.

  • Coordinate with hospital leadership clinical staff and external contractors to plan and execute critical utility shutdowns and infrastructureupgradeprojects with minimal disruption to patient care.

  • Manage the operational budget for the mechanical departmenttrackingenergy consumptionidentifyingcost-saving initiatives andrecommendingcapital improvement projects.

  • Respond to emergency situations and equipment failures leadingthe root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Required qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in facility engineering operations with at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a hospital or healthcare facility.

  • Extensive technical knowledge of commercial HVAC high-pressure steam boilers chiller plants medical gas systems and pneumatic/digital building automation systems (BAS).

  • A valid high-pressure boiler operator license universal CFC/Refrigerant recovery certification or equivalent state or local engineering licenses.

  • Proven experience navigating Joint Commission (TJC) CMS and NFPA standards within a healthcare environment.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills with a proven ability to manage technical teams and collaborate effectively with clinical staff and hospital administrators.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Facilities Management ora relatedtechnical field.

  • Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential.

  • Experience managing large-scale mechanical infrastructure projects and capital equipment replacements within active clinical environments.

  • We choose to take the more inspiring innovative and optimistic path on our journey toward success so experience implementing sustainability and energy-reduction initiatives is highly valued.

  • Advancedproficiencywith modern computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and automated fault detection diagnostics.

Shift Schedule: 1st Shift (Day) - morning to afternoon hours

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

Location:

On-site Houston TX

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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

  • Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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 yourepursuing.

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