Senior Maintenance 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.    Senior Maintenance Engineer – JLL What this job involves: This strategic Senior Maintenance Engineer role is your opportunity to shape the operational excellence of complex building systems for a leading pharmaceutical client. You'll lead hard services operations and cutting-edge reliability maintenance programs that keep critical facilities running at peak performance. This position combines technical leadership with strategic thinking—you'll direct maintenance teams, implement predictive technologies, and drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring zero compromise on safety or compliance. At JLL, you'll be at the forefront of facilities innovation, applying advanced maintenance methodologies to deliver measurable business impact. This role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to elevate facility operations to best-in-class standards. What your day-to-day will look like: Leading your team of Reliability and Maintenance Engineers, providing technical guidance, performance coaching, and strategic direction to ensure operational excellence across all building systems. Overseeing comprehensive maintenance operations for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems, ensuring optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination between maintenance activities and client operations. Implementing and managing predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasound testing to identify potential equipment failures before they impact operations. Developing Root Cause Failure Analysis protocols and establishing Equipment Criticality Rankings to prioritize maintenance resources, minimize downtime, and extend asset lifecycles. Analyzing work order metrics, conducting regular facility audits, and identifying cost savings opportunities while maintaining the 100% uptime standards critical to pharmaceutical operations. Ensuring strict adherence to OSHA regulations, state and local building codes, JLL Safety Policies, and industry-specific pharmaceutical compliance requirements through systematic monitoring and team training. Serving as the primary client liaison for facility operations, translating technical complexities into clear communications and building trusted relationships through proactive problem-solving and exceptional service delivery.

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience with building engineering systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and life safety equipment. Minimum 5 years of proven supervisory or management experience, demonstrating the ability to lead technical teams, manage performance, and drive operational results. Fluency in English and Spanish, with demonstrated ability to communicate technical information, lead bilingual teams, and provide client service in both languages. Extensive working knowledge of engineering principles, building management systems (BMS), computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), building automation controls, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Experience working in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industry environments with stringent compliance and uptime requirements. Professional certifications such