Building Engineer Specialist

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Pay: $55000 – $73000 / year (paid hourly)

Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Microsoft office; will oversee projects in Miami & remotely manage assigned Latin American locations
Travel: approximately 1x / quarter to Latin America

What this job involves:

The Building Engineer Specialist ensures the technical excellence and operational reliability of Microsoft facilities across assigned countries in Latin America. This role requires hands-on expertise in building systems, proactive maintenance management, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining Microsoft’s high standards for facility operations. The position contributes to JLL’s business objectives by delivering exceptional facility performance, ensuring 24/7 operational reliability, and supporting Microsoft’s sustainability and innovation goals across the LatAm region.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Maintain comprehensive Asset Registers and conduct condition assessments for all critical building systems within assigned Microsoft facilities
• Monitor and ensure 95%+ completion rate for statutory and critical asset planned maintenance work orders using Microsoft’s CMMS
• Oversee operation and optimization of HVAC, electrical, fire & life safety, and building automation systems across multiple facility types
• Track KPIs including asset uptime, maintenance completion rates, and energy performance while ensuring SLA compliance
• Provide 24/7 emergency response capability for critical system failures and lead technical incident management
• Collaborate with regional engineering teams and manage vendor relationships across assigned LatAm territories
• Develop 5-10 year Life Cycle Renewal plans and implement sustainability initiatives including energy and water conservation measures

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in facilities management, building engineering, or technical operations with strong background in hard services
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems
• Proficiency in CMMS systems and preventive maintenance program development
• Expert English and intermediate Spanish language proficiency
• Strong analytical skills for performance monitoring, data analysis, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of commercial building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in Latin American markets and understanding of regional business practices
• Experience with Microsoft facilities or large corporate office buildings and data centers
• Background in sustainability initiatives and energy management programs
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Smart Building technologies
• Project management certification or formal training
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles
• Knowledge of IoT devices and building performance analytics

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Location:

On-site -Fort Lauderdale, FL

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 may 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

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