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Central Plant Operations Manager (M1)
Transform at JLL on a telecommunications client account in our Technology vertical!
Location: Dallas, TX 75202 (Dallas Downtown Historic District)
Work Schedule: Onsite, M-F 7 AM ? 3:30 PM + on call
Reports to: Territory Manager
Additional Benefits: Company vehicle provided
Estimated base salary range: $90,000 - $120,000
What this job involves:
This is a managerial position that provides technical and managerial oversight and leadership of all assigned facilities and their associated systems and infrastructure. You will oversee two lead operating engineers and will be the single point of contact between Supplier team and Corporate Real Estate organization for all technical and emergency issues. Provide supervision, oversight and assessment of all operations and compliance with all process, procedures, regulations, and client requirements. This position is expected to have the skills required to provide direction to the maintenance team for the repair and maintenance of building infrastructure systems, other than major OEM tear down maintenance.
What your day-to-day will look like:
- Oversee daily operations of central plant equipment including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and building automation systems to ensure continuous and efficient service delivery
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of plant operators and technicians, including scheduling, training, performance management, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability
- Monitor system performance metrics, analyze operational data, and implement optimization strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs
- Coordinate and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime
- Ensure strict compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including environmental, safety, and building codes, maintaining required certifications and permits
- Respond to emergency situations and system failures with immediate action, troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing effective solutions
- Collaborate with client representatives, facility management teams, and JLL leadership to align operations with service level agreements and client expectations
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in central plant operations, 3rd party hard services IFM delivery, or critical building systems management
- Subject matter expert and technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments, including Data Centers, HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptable power supplies, computer room air conditioning, and associated infrastructure.
- Proficient in basic computer applications and software such as MS Office and E-Mail.
- Ability to think strategically and successfully articulate and sell an effective vision for best in class performance of critical facilities.
- Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) relative to property management for the account with direct reports as reflected on the account organization chart.
- Ensure that all work management processes, programs and requirements are well understood throughout the account?s facilities and engineering operations/services teams. This is further defined to mean; All personnel, vendors, and contractors fully understand the requirement for strict adherence to the critical awareness processes, programs and protocols.
- Extensive knowledge of energy management and sustainability programs, process, procedure, and metrics.
- Requires extensive knowledge and application of: Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BMS), Building Controls DDC and pneumatic
- Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients, and/or management.
- Ability to manage client contracts for the delivery of services provided by other vendors.
Preferred qualifications:
- Desired 10 years (+) experience in facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering management and supervision.
- Desired bachelor?s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent experience in technical leadership, directing and managing facilities operations, maintenance, and design.
- Desired: SMA, FMA, RPA, or equivalent.
Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information.
If you\'re a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.
This position does not provide be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site ?Dallas, TX
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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