Engineering and Construction Manager

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Engineering and Construction Manager - JLL

What this job involves: The Engineering and Construction Manager will be both a strategic and tactical position in the management of and in accordance with the standards and procedures of JLL. This position will lead multiple Teams associated with the account.  You will be a member of our Account Lead Team forming our strategic service delivery in a nuclear activities manufacturing environment. Responsible for the planning and operational management, along with effective daily leadership and administration of the Hard Services team’s objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner. The position must ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the Client’s needs, and a commitment to achieving the agreed upon uptime on a Site with a variety of types of buildings.  In addition, you will provide small project planning, management, and delivery.  Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.  This position will oversee Engineering Lead/Regional Engineering Manager with a team of Chief Engineers for each specialty.   

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee operations, maintenance, and compliance of electrical, mechanical, structural, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems across all Site buildings, ensuring adherence to agreed practices and Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure and compliance documentation, including building drawings, single lines, and records required for regulatory compliance.
• Ensure JLL and client safety procedures, escalation protocols, and emergency/life-safety procedures are followed, reported, and properly communicated to clients.
• Foster a culture of proactive maintenance through regular building inspections, identifying preventive repair needs and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with the Reliability Engineer and System Owners to evaluate, update, and optimize preventive maintenance scheduling and CMMS system efficiency.
• Develop and execute a documented maintenance plan—covering preventive, predictive, and reactive procedures—in coordination with the Account Director.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, trust-building, and consistent delivery of results.
• Support preparation and execution of annual engineering budgets and lead negotiations for service contracts.
• Monitor Work Order metrics and preventive maintenance programs; review and resolve outstanding SLA gaps, driving process innovation to maximize resources and results.
• Ensure site engineer skills assessments and training align with client compliance and SOW standards; provide oversight for similar functions across assigned geographies.
• Promote best practices, consistency, and compliance with hazardous materials handling, safe storage/disposal, and workplace cleanliness standards; ensure regular tool and instrument inventory checks.
• Serve as a key member of the Account Lead Team, providing experienced guidance to the Engineering Lead on a range of unique site challenges.
• Collaborate with the Soft Services Lead and Integrated Facilities Manager to manage Corrigo Work Order workflows, determining staffing, service offerings, and Chief Engineer scheduling.
• Conduct daily audits of Corrigo Work Orders and related tasks across service areas; partner with the IFM Director and Lead Team on staffing, training, and qualifications.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration with Client and Account Team members to achieve strategic and tactical Hard Services goals, introduce innovative cost-saving practices, and initiate, plan, and close small projects.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, other related discipline or 10 years of experience in the field as a engineering supervisor.
• 5+ years of applicable working experience in building repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical.
• Superior relationship building abilities among a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to manage ambiguity and change, effectively delegates.

• Strong financial acumen with background in successfully managing P&L outcomes
• Working knowledge of skilled trades (MEP, HVAC) and building-related systems
• Familiar with project delivery process and capital planning functions
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action as required
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America, or have appropriate permission and/or Visa to work in the United States of America
• Must be able to receive, maintain or already have a secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with secure facilities (SCIF)

Location: Based in Reston, VA or Huntsville, AL (on-site) with 25% domestic travel

Work Environment:

• Position requires daily and frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and driving

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

Expected compensation for this position:

135,000.00 – 175,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Huntsville, AL, Reston, VA

Job Tags:

Life Science

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re 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 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

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