Senior Engineering Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Lead and develop Regional Engineering Directors by establishing expectations, operational discipline, leadership accountability, and performance standards .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive engineering leadership experience in commercial real estate and mission-critical environments, with a strong focus on operational excellence, performance management, and team development. Capable of overseeing significant engineering projects and implementing governance frameworks while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Engineering Leadership ExperienceBuilding Systems KnowledgeOperational Risk ManagementPerformance Frameworks EstablishmentExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenanceReliability ProgramsInfrastructure OperationsEngineering Governance FrameworksOperational ScorecardsAsset Lifecycle PlanningChange ManagementOperational AuditsTechnical Training Initiatives

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementTeam BuildingLeadership DevelopmentCollaborationInclusivity

Tools & Technologies

CMMS PlatformsAsset-Management SystemsEngineering AnalyticsOperational Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PECFMSMAFMA

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateCorporate FacilitiesMission-Critical EnvironmentsIntegrated Facilities ManagementOperational Disruptions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop Regional Engineering Directors by establishing expectations, operational discipline, leadership accountability, and performance standards
Conduct operational and performance reviews covering engineering operations, staffing, maintenance execution, asset condition, compliance, risks, and corrective actions
Drive proactive field engagement and ensure detailed knowledge of site conditions, risks, and priorities
Oversee engineering governance processes, inspections, operational audits, corrective action programs, maintenance reviews, and regional scorecards
Provide senior oversight for significant engineering projects, infrastructure upgrades, planned outages, shutdowns, critical maintenance, and high-risk events
Support emergency response as a senior escalation resource during major outages, incidents, life-safety events, and operational disruptions
Partner with Engineering Programs & Performance teams to implement engineering standards, initiatives, and operational programs
Identify leadership, staffing, technical, and operational capability gaps; support succession planning, coaching, mentoring, and leadership development
Foster accountability, technical curiosity, operational ownership, inclusivity, safety, and continuous improvement
Report to the Global Engineering Director and partner with account leadership, engineering program teams, site operations, and client stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive engineering leadership experience within commercial real estate, corporate facilities, mission-critical environments, building engineering, or similarly complex operational organizations
Demonstrated experience leading geographically dispersed engineering leaders and technical teams within large-scale portfolios or matrixed organizations
Strong technical knowledge of building systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, reliability programs, infrastructure operations, life-safety systems, and operational risk management
Proven ability to assess engineering operations at the site level and translate operational observations into measurable improvement strategies and corrective action plans
Experience overseeing significant engineering projects, commissioning activities, planned outages, shutdowns, emergency response efforts, and critical maintenance operations
Demonstrated ability to establish performance frameworks, analyze operational metrics, and hold senior technical leaders accountable for execution and results
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and client-facing capabilities
Ability and willingness to travel frequently, approximately 50% of the time
Commitment to building collaborative, high-performing teams and supporting innovation, leadership development, and operational excellence
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
Professional engineering certifications or industry credentials such as PE, CFM, SMA, FMA, or equivalent qualifications preferred
Experience implementing engineering governance frameworks, operational scorecards, and portfolio-wide performance management programs preferred
Advanced understanding of CMMS platforms, asset-management systems, engineering analytics, and operational reporting tools preferred
Experience supporting large enterprise clients within integrated facilities management or outsourced real estate services environments preferred
Strong background in reliability-centered maintenance, asset lifecycle planning, and engineering risk mitigation strategies preferred
Demonstrated success developing engineering leadership pipelines, succession planning strategies, and technical training initiatives preferred
Experience leading operational transformation initiatives and driving standardized engineering practices across multiple regions or business units preferred
Experience leading change management and continuous improvement initiatives highly valued
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health