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Jones Lang LaSalle

Advises on and manages commercial real estate

Director – Facilities Manager

Facilities ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSeattle, WA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, engineering technology, architecture, or a related field is preferred.
  • A minimum of five to eight years of Facilities Management experience, including oversight of technical teams, is required.
  • Experience managing facilities teams, preferably in an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
  • Demonstrated experience managing 24/7 operations in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Superior client relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to plan and manage within budget and time constraints.
  • Strategic thinking with strong implementation orientation.
  • Basic understanding of commercial leases, contract documents, and general accounting practices.
  • Familiarity with and understanding of various building systems.
  • Ability to multitask and work without direct supervision.
  • Excellent prioritization and conflict resolution.
  • Proficiency and experience with computerized maintenance management system tools and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong written, verbal, and people skills, with a collaborative management style.
  • Some regional travel may be required.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Execute overall vision and leadership for the regional facilities team.
  • Establish and execute strategic direction for the operations and maintenance team in alignment with client goals.
  • Ensure all client and JLL safety procedures are followed, and assist in developing training programs to increase team technical capabilities.
  • Oversee property operations to protect, maintain, and improve the value of the client's sites.
  • Inspect buildings routinely to ensure building services meet high quality standards, and monitor and review preventive maintenance programs.
  • Use data to develop trends and insights that drive continuous improvement in site performance.
  • Manage third-party contractors and vendors engaged in operating and maintaining properties.
  • Work with the Senior Facilities Manager and Sourcing Manager to bid and contract for scheduled and operational maintenance and project services.
  • Transform operational practices by using JLL tools, processes, relationships, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
  • Maintain sites using service-level agreements and key performance indicators.
  • Lead or assist in site incident investigations and use structured problem solving to identify root causes of failures.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with client branch managers and operations teams.
  • Serve as the primary interface with client representatives, collaborate to determine client expectations, ensure delivery of committed services, and maintain overall client satisfaction with JLL performance.
  • Demonstrate leadership, responsiveness, and creativity in finding solutions for service delivery.
  • Establish and maintain a safety-first culture by promoting safe work practices, timely training, and best practices, and by delivering rewards and recognition to promote safe behavior.
  • Work with the regional team to provide strategy, vision, and continuous improvement to advance facility personnel's service delivery and strengthen the client partnership.
  • Foster a collaborative teamwork environment, promote energy and enthusiasm, and maximize productivity.
  • Ensure effective rollout and training in standard computerized maintenance management system tools, processes, and systems, and ensure facility compliance with their use.
  • Complete mid-year and year-end performance reviews on time; coach individuals with performance problems and place them on improvement plans; work with the Senior Facilities Manager to ensure proper performance-management steps are taken.
  • Work with the Account Management team to source employee career-growth and development opportunities within or outside the account, and understand employee career aspirations to match firm needs with employee abilities.
  • Promote a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all team members.
  • Develop and maintain operating budgets for all sites, meet targets defined in key performance indicators, and provide written variance analysis and forecasts to the client.
  • Meet regional cost-savings targets to contribute to account savings throughout the outsourced operations contract term.
  • Work with strategic sourcing professionals to identify cost-savings opportunities and support contracting efforts.
  • Work with finance and accounting professionals to produce timely and accurate reports, including cost-savings initiatives and variance analyses.
  • Develop property-specific multi-year capital improvement project plans and manage the process to complete in-scope projects.
  • Ensure compliance with Jones Lang LaSalle minimum audit standards.

About the Company

Jones Lang LaSalle

Advises on and manages commercial real estate

Jones Lang LaSalle, known as JLL, advises property owners, occupiers and investors on commercial real estate worldwide. Its teams broker leases and property sales, arrange financing, value assets, manage buildings and workplaces, and oversee construction projects for businesses, institutions and governments. LaSalle Investment Management invests client capital in private property and real estate securities, while JLL Technologies develops workplace software and data tools. The company earns commissions, service fees, investment management fees and software revenue, with some client operating costs reimbursed through contracts. JLL took its current form through a 1999 merger and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1999

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