Darren Nickerson
Commerce City,CO
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with extensive experience at Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, adept at optimizing system performance and reducing downtime through innovative solutions. Proven track record in project management and mentoring, leveraging strong mechanical skills and exceptional interpersonal communication to drive team success and enhance operational efficiency.
Engineering professional known for high standards and result-driven approach. Extensive experience in leading engineering initiatives and implementing innovative solutions. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs. Skilled in technical analysis and strategic planning.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Market Chief Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas
04.2023 - Current
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized system performance by implementing innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Established effective communication channels among team members, fostering collaboration and information sharing.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
- Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures, creating consistent guidelines for engineering tasks across the organization.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying updated on industry standards and implementing necessary changes to company procedures.
- Administered safety plans to train 6 employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
Senior Chief Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Administered safety plans to train employees on meeting and exceeding OSHA safety standards.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
Chief Engineer
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2019
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
3 2011 - 03.2015
- Maintain and operate a 600,000 square foot building.
- Generate PM schedules and procedures.
- Oversee a crew of three.
- Responsible for setting up building schedules and maintenance duties.
- Responsible for budgeting, inventories and parts ordering.
- Oversee new building projects and upgrades to the building.
- Work with Chief Engineer on ways to save energy, installing VFD's, high efficiency motors and LED lighting throughout the building.
- Interface with all contractors, subcontractors and oversee projects.
- Scheduling of fire and life safety inspections.
- Very strong tenant and contractor relations.
- Work on annual budget with Chief Engineer and Management.
- Assist in maintaining our building as LEED Silver Certified.
- Completed and passed Jones Lang LaSalle annual building review and audit.
- Developed budgets and project plans considering costs for time and materials.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for engineering staff members.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
Building Engineer
Equity Office/CBRE
03.2004 - 04.2011
- Prioritize and respond to maintenance request.
- Follow up on all outstanding service request.
- Perform maintenance on all building equipment.
- Water treatment testing for cooling & heating systems.
- Maintain lighting and ballast components.
- Operation of the building automation system.
- Re-keyed building lock sets.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Parts ordering.
Building Engineer
Landmark Mechanical
01.1989 - 03.2004
- Logged detailed and thorough records of maintenance performed.
- Repaired air compressors, chillers, heating units and exhaust fans.
- Changed filters on all HVAC equipment.
- Monitored and maintained heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
- Ran chemical tests on systems and adjusted chemical balances as needed.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced defective parts such as valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Daily building rounds.
- Irrigation repairs.
- Responsible for all building calls, plumbing, electrical, hot and cold calls.
- Exterior maintenance, snow removal and all lighting.
- Research broken equipment to order replacement parts; repair broken equipment throughout building.
Education
Refrigeration
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO1991
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
Littleton, CO1989
Skills
- HVAC
- Health and safety training
- Strong leader
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Competent with power and hand tools
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Water Treatment
- Fire Systems
- Motivated self-starter
- Blueprint interpretation
- Project Management
- Safety meetings
- Safety Management
- Energy management
- Asset Management
- Problem Resolution
- Team direction
- Codes compliance
- Budget creation
Timeline
Market Chief Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas
04.2023 - Current
Senior Chief Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas
04.2019 - 04.2023
Chief Engineer
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2019
Building Engineer
Equity Office/CBRE
03.2004 - 04.2011
Building Engineer
Landmark Mechanical
01.1989 - 03.2004
Assistant Chief Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
3 2011 - 03.2015
Refrigeration
Emily Griffith Technical College
High School Diploma -
Littleton High School
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