MEP COE Director, Retail Construction

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Leading the development and operation of a national MEP Center of Excellence for a premier financial services client's retail construction program .

Posted 4/2/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the development and operation of a national MEP Center of Excellence for a premier financial services client's retail construction program
Establishing standardized quality control processes that span all regions
Enhancing design consistency across external engineering partners and general contractors
Providing expert technical guidance on priority MEP challenges throughout the project lifecycle—from entitlements through turnover
Serving as the technical program manager for critical building infrastructure initiatives including rooftop solar PV systems, variable refrigerant flow HVAC, building commissioning protocols, advanced lighting controls, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure
Developing and continuously refining MEP design standards, best practices, and quality control processes for retail banking projects
Conducting formal peer reviews of MEP designs at critical project milestones for approximately 30 projects annually
Providing regular training sessions to Architects of Record, Engineers of Record, and internal design managers on current MEP best practices and evolving client standards
Analyzing facilities work orders and commissioning issue logs bi-annually to identify trends, determine root causes, and implement improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
10-15+ years of progressive experience in MEP design, construction management, or building systems engineering with focus on commercial or retail environments
Deep technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems including HVAC design, electrical service sizing, lighting controls, and building automation systems
Proven experience conducting design reviews, quality assurance assessments, and technical peer reviews on construction projects
Strong understanding of energy efficiency principles, commissioning processes, and operational considerations that impact long-term building performance
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement technical standards, best practices, and quality control processes across multiple projects or regions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to train diverse audiences and prepare clear technical documentation
Willingness to travel 5-10 times annually for site visits, client meetings, and internal conferences (typically 1-3 days per trip)
Proficiency with construction documentation review and ability to provide detailed markup comments on engineering drawings

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

MEP designHVAC designelectrical service sizinglighting controlsbuilding automation systemsquality assurance assessmentstechnical peer reviewsenergy efficiency principlescommissioning processesconstruction management

Soft Skills

excellent written communicationexcellent verbal communicationtraining diverse audiencespreparing technical documentationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsleadershipcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineeringrelated engineering discipline