Engineering Services Director
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Lead strategic technical services delivery across the APAC region, overseeing smart building integration, laboratory programs, and critical environment management for a 6 million square foot portfolio. Develop and govern CAPEX/OPEX budgets, scale the regional engineering team, and serve as subject matter expert from design through operations. Manage major works including power-down planning, vendor quality assurance, and contract administration while ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide 24/7 on-call support for incident management in corporate real estate buildings. This role embodies JLL's culture of collaboration by connecting property management, engineering staff, and senior client stakeholders to establish technical standards and drive innovation programs that reduce utility costs and advance sustainability objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
- Minimum 10-12 years of progressive engineering management experience in commercial real estate or corporate facilities environments
- Thorough understanding of building services design, engineering management, and technical services operations across diverse property types
- Proven track record leading technical teams, managing complex operational matters, and delivering results through remote matrix-reporting structures across multiple countries
- Strong client-facing and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to develop and explain complex operational management information to senior audiences and executive stakeholders
- Experience managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets, contract negotiations, and vendor relationship management for critical building systems and services
Desired Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credentials
- Experience with digital buildings, IoT-based systems, building automation platforms, smart building technologies, and data-driven facility optimization
- Experience with critical environments such as laboratories, clean rooms or data centres
- Background managing minor projects, capital improvement programs, and construction project delivery from design through commissioning and handover
- Experience working across APAC markets, with understanding of regional regulatory requirements, cultural nuances, and business practices
- Proven ability to drive innovation, thought leadership, and implement operational efficiency improvements that deliver measurable cost savings and performance enhancements
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