Facilities Operations Manager

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Facilities Operations Manager - JLL

What this job involves: The Facilities Operations Manager orchestrates the day-to-day facilities operations across an institutional campus, ensuring all building systems, services, and vendor relationships function seamlessly. This hands-on leadership position serves as the operational backbone of the facilities team, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans while maintaining operational excellence. You'll coordinate multiple service providers, manage work order systems, and ensure optimal building performance while maintaining a safe and functional environment. This role combines technical facilities knowledge with strong organizational skills to keep complex operations running smoothly and efficiently.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Oversee daily facilities operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime
• Manage work order systems and prioritize maintenance requests, coordinating response times and ensuring timely resolution of facilities issues
• Supervise vendor relationships and service contracts, monitoring performance quality, managing schedules, and conducting regular vendor evaluations
• Conduct facility inspections and walkthroughs to identify potential issues, ensure cleanliness standards, and verify maintenance completion
• Coordinate with the maintenance team to develop preventive maintenance schedules and ensure compliance with equipment service requirements
• Respond to emergency situations and after-hours issues, implementing contingency plans and mobilizing resources as needed
• Track operational metrics and prepare performance reports, identifying trends and recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Acts as CM during absences. Fully authorized to make contract decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a facilities manager in a facility comparable in size and scope, or 7+ years of direct experience in facilities management with a min.
• Experience must include managing a complex 24/7 operation, encompassing multiple trades and utilities with a diverse workforce
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact effectively with senior leadership, vendors, and campus stakeholders
• Must be CFM or FMP certified or willing to obtain within 90 days of being hired
• Must be US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Prior experience managing facilities maintenance operations in government buildings or large campuses
  

Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ (on-site)

This position is assigned to a client account with additional pre-employment screening requirements beyond JLL’s standard background screening, which may include a financial/credit history review. Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully meeting all applicable JLL and client screening requirements.

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

Expected compensation for this position:

120,000.00 – 140,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Egg Harbor Township, NJ

Job Tags:

Public Institutions

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 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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