Senior Facilities Manager

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Senior Facilities Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for the direct management of assigned properties and the leadership and oversight of a Facility Management team within the clients portfolio. This role requires managing facilities in accordance with all local state and federal mandates while delivering superior client service team leadership and account management. The position is heavily client-facing and external-facing requiring exceptional customer service communication skills and the ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Essential Functions

Team Management & Leadership

Develop an accountable cohesive and customer-focused Facility Management team through active management support and leadership

Manage the performance and outcomes of assigned staff reporting to the position

Foster collaboration within the facility management team to deliver integrated facility management services across all business lines (Engineering Transactions Projects Planning)

Execute successful team building with proven people management experience strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability

Lead overall team management staff development and planning including staff succession and growth plans

Participate in the compensation planning process

Build actionable and measurable career development plans for every direct report with consistent progress conversations

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation by leveraging business intelligence introducing best practices new tools and process re-engineering

Client Relationship Management

Provide superior client service while exercising functional responsibility for facility management services within assigned facilities and geography

Exhibit exceptional customer service and communication skills in all client interactions

Present operational performance updates strategic recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders and client leadership with clarity and confidence

Translate complex technical and operational information into compelling narratives that drive decision-making

Deliver on all financial planning routines within assigned portfolio including preparation and financial management of property budgets aligned with clients goals and objectives

Maintain overall facility management services consistent with the clients global standard processes and professional brand image

Ensure functional comfortable compliant energy efficient and attractive facilities through periodic interior and exterior site inspections

Provide overall facility services in accordance with the clients standard processes and procedures including application of policies and programs

Resolve critical impact tenant relations issues with accuracy and timeliness

Landlord & Third-Party Management

Interface with landlords ensuring total compliance under all leases in place with accurate and timely reporting

Maintain interface with third-party owners ensuring total contract (lease) compliance

Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements from third-party tenants occupying space within client-owned premises

Embrace tenant management programs as applicable

Financial & Operational Management

Prepare submit and manage property budgets with variances tracked reported and fiduciary duties upheld

Support ongoing cost reduction programs to reduce operating costs while maintaining desired environments

Ensure smooth recovery processes for budget variances

Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives and required local state and federal laws and regulations

Manage and coordinate functional responsibility for facility management services within assigned facilities and geography

Ensure minimal preventable incidents that create interruptions to ongoing operations

Safeguard professional risk mitigation related to facility management services including adoption of programs to enhance safety and compliance and minimize confidentiality incidents

Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leverage business intelligence data reporting and analytics to drive efficiency and inform strategic decisions

Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams including Finance Legal HR IT Procurement and Risk Management to deliver integrated solutions

Introduce service delivery efficiencies that enhance occupant satisfaction wellness safety and productivity

Explore and implement AI-powered tools and automation technologies to enhance team productivity streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency

Champion the adoption of emerging technologies to automate routine tasks improve data analysis and drive continuous improvement

Work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of innovation

Perform additional job duties as requested

Expectations

This role requires a forward-thinking leader who embraces technology and innovation as competitive advantages. You will be expected to actively explore opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency improve decision-making and drive measurable improvements across the portfolio. Strong executive presence cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders are essential to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education

8-10 years of facility management experience with demonstrated ability to exercise proper judgment including leading Integrated Facilities Management teams/services

Proven track record of excellent internal and external customer service

Strong leadership and relationship building skills

Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills including ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries and build productive relationships with diverse functional teams

Knowledge of standard commercial real estate business and accounting practices

Knowledge or willingness to utilize AI tools and technologies as a part of daily work activities

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Visio Outlook Access)

Knowledge of Excel and ability to analyze data

Ability to manage multiple locations

Preferred

Advanced degree

CPM RPA or CSM designation

Experience utilizing AI tools and automation technologies to drive operational improvements

Track record of leading technology adoption or process improvement initiatives

Experience serving as strategic advisor to senior client leadership on facility-related matters

Experience leading cross-functional projects involving multiple departments and stakeholder groups

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were 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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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