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JLL lists this Lead Operating Engineer opportunity in highland heights, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What this job involves
The Lead Operating Engineer is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, vendor coordination, and engineering initiatives across complex building systems. This role includes leadership of the maintenance team, primary oversight of building management systems (BMS), and direct support for projects and continuous improvement efforts. You will serve as the engineering group liaison, deliver hands‑on technical support, and remain accountable for completing all assigned tasks while developing team members. This position is essential for supporting high-performance building operations and the growth of the engineering team.
Lead Operating Engineer – JLL
The Lead Operating Engineer is a highly skilled professional responsible for overseeing maintenance operations, vendor coordination, and engineering initiatives across complex building systems. This role includes leadership of the maintenance team, primary oversight of building management systems (BMS), and direct support for projects and continuous improvement efforts. You will serve as the engineering group liaison, deliver hands‑on technical support, and remain accountable for completing all assigned tasks while developing team members. This position is essential for supporting high-performance building operations and the growth of the engineering team.
What your day-to-day will look like
Supervise and coordinate the maintenance team to ensure quality delivery of preventive and reactive maintenance for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems
Serve as BMS Lead, overseeing operation, control strategies, optimization, troubleshooting, integration, and system tuning
Manage vendor relationships and direct external contractors to achieve compliance, timeliness, and safety standards
Facilitate communication and project alignment within the engineering group, coordinating technical updates and collaborative troubleshooting
Provide hands‑on technical support for advanced system troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs while driving continuous improvement initiatives
Train and mentor maintenance team members, focusing on technical development, compliance with safety protocols, and professional growth
Oversee accurate documentation of maintenance activities, inspection reports, compliance tracking, and CMMS system utilization
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in commercial building maintenance with leadership responsibilities and internal engineering group coordination
Broad technical skills in HVAC, BMS, electrical, and mechanical system troubleshooting
Strong proficiency with diagnostic equipment and system optimization tools
Ability to interpret system drawings, schematics, and schedules
Experience in vendor management and project support in a complex building environment
Able to work in diverse environments including rooftops, mechanical rooms, and confined spaces
Capable of lifting and handling equipment as required
Preferred Qualifications
EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification or equivalent
Additional certifications in building automation, energy management, or system optimization
Experience with LEED, sustainability programs, and project management
Location: Highland Heights, OH
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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