Facilities Manager

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SUMMARY
The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day client activities for the assigned facilities or properties in the client’s portfolio. The candidate must be able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, effectively manage through stressful situations, and consistently make effective, high-quality decisions. The candidate must understand complex client and customer relationships and develop open, effective and consistent communication with client, the Facilities team and customer representatives. The candidate will have overall responsibility for site budgets, accounting and finance, maintenance and operations, and contract services.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively manage all facility services in accordance with JLL account and client standard processes and procedures, ensuring superior customer satisfaction.
• Develop and manage facilities operating and capital budgets for the assigned portfolio, proactively track variances and manage within target.
• Achieve cost savings through maximizing utilization of suppliers, preferred vendors/contractors and identify additional efficiency opportunities, consistent with client goals.
• Develop and manage a high performing facilities team of diverse skilled tradesmen and professionals.
• Coordinate the operational aspects of the property in a manner, which protects, maintains and improves the value of the client’s assets.
• Ensure all site management and operations practices are in compliance with JLL and client standards.
• Perform monthly reporting, forecasting and asset management on all sites.
• Implement preventive, ongoing and anticipated maintenance/repair programs.
• Develop multi-year capital improvement project plans and manage the process to complete the capital projects.
• Manage third-party vendor contracted services such as janitorial services, as required, including periodic bidding and insurance updates.
• Monitor performance per scopes of work and contractual agreements.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• This position is an in-office position Monday-Friday with off hours on call.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent facilities or property management experience.
• 5+ years of facilities management or operations experience.  Knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, mechanical and services, required.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or other professional licenses or certification a plus.
• Superior client relationship management skills.
• Strong supervisory and people management skills.
• Ability to plan and manage financials within budget and time constraints.
• Experience with managing multiple vendors and small capital projects.
• Excellent computer proficiency with MS Office and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Knowledge of Yardi is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and professional under pressure while effectively managing challenging situations and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of commercial lease agreements, standard accounting practices, and labor union procedures and protocols.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various sites within assigned geographic areas as required.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors, tenants and employees.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents and provide design engineering teams with relevant feedback from the operator’s perspective a plus.
• Demonstrate the ability to adjust work hours to accommodate scheduled shutdowns, project work, emergency response, and other operational requirements that may occur outside standard business hours.
• Serves as the primary operational leader for the site and is required to maintain 24/7 on-call availability to ensure uninterrupted facility operations, rapid emergency response, and business continuity.

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

Expected compensation for this position:

110,000.00 – 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 –Boston, MA, Renton, WA

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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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