Senior Facilities Manager

Senior Facilities Manager - JLL

What this job involves: As a Senior Facilities Manager at JLL youll lead the strategic oversight and operational excellence of facilities management programs for our clients portfolios. This role puts you at the center of building performance where youll orchestrate maintenance operations vendor relationships capital project execution and sustainability initiatives that directly impact how people experience their workspaces. Youll serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders translating business objectives into actionable facilities strategies while managing budgets compliance requirements and multi-site operations. At JLL we are collectively shaping a brighter wayfor our clients ourselves and our fellow employeesand in this role youll do exactly that by ensuring facilities operate seamlessly sustainably and in alignment with our clients evolving needs. Youll lead cross-functional teams drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage data analytics to optimize building performance. This position requires both strategic vision and hands-on problem-solving as youll balance long-term planning with the ability to respond decisively to operational challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and execute comprehensive facilities management strategies aligned with client business objectives and organizational goals

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs across multiple properties ensuring optimal building performance and minimal operational disruption

• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts conducting performance evaluations and negotiations to maximize value and service quality

• Lead capital improvement projects from conception through completion including scope development budgeting contractor selection and quality assurance

• Monitor and analyze facilities budgets identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service excellence and compliance standards

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess building conditions identify risks and implement corrective actions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including property management engineering sustainability and client stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions

• Ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations including health and safety environmental and building codes

• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior leadership and clients providing insights on facilities performance project status and strategic recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management Engineering Business Administration or related experience

• 6 years of progressive experience in facilities management with at least 2 years in leadership capacity

• Proven track record managing large-scale facilities operations and multi-million dollar budgets

• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing life safety and building automation systems

• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management contract negotiation and service level agreement oversight

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels

• Proficiency in CMMS/work order systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager) FMP (Facility Management Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional)

• Experience implementing preventive maintenance programs and utilizing condition-based maintenance strategies

• Background in change management and process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma

Location: Newington MA