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Jones Lang LaSalle

Senior Facilities Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle, Summit, New Jersey, us, 07902


What this job involves:

The Senior Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Critical Environment Facility for a bio pharma company. This individual will effectively manage resources to ensure the facility operates efficiently, maximizes uptime, and maintains high site efficiencies. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Facility Manager will be responsible for implementing policies and procedures related to the maintenance and operation of critical environment spaces and equipment.Key responsibilities of this role include:Managing a team of site technicians, technical resources, and contractors.Focusing on achieving key performance indicator (KPI) goals and objectives.Maintaining budgets and providing financial oversight.Taking a strategic view to effectively manage the operations of critical infrastructure.Ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the facility in support of the organization's mission and goals.What your day-to-day will look like:Effectively manage a team of facilities management professionals and vendor partners in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.Take responsibility for overall team management, including staff development, succession planning, and growth plans.Establish positive working relationships with client site leads, stakeholders, business partners, and workplace managers.Act as the point of contact with site occupants, property management, and landlords to coordinate FM activities and ensure client needs are met.Promote and maintain a safety-first culture by enforcing safe work practices, providing timely training, implementing best practices, and recognizing and rewarding safe behavior.Administer training programs to ensure staff compliance, readiness, and competency.Manage on-site contractors, ensuring adherence to client and JLL policies.Drive performance as measured by the client's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Collaborate with the account Sourcing team on national and regional sourcing opportunities.Collaborate with the account Finance team to set and manage the annual/monthly budget.Oversee the development and management of operating budgets.Assign work tasks to building technicians, vendors, and contractors.Lead the facilities staff to deliver service levels to the client within the prescribed budget.Implement JLL best practices to exceed client goals and expectations.Develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures to reduce operating costs and increase productivity.Oversee the delivery of maintenance and repair services.Implement short- and long-term projects for the client as requested.Desired or Preferred Experience and Technical Skills:Minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience in managing critical operations.Solid knowledge of building/mechanical, electrical systems (MEP).Relevant training in general building operations preferred.Experience required using CMMS systems and reporting (Maximo preferred).Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management.Experience managing GMP spaces and vendor services.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, and Office.Outstanding interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for providing exceptional customer service.Strong organizational skills.Ability to align, motivate and lead a team.Ability to multitask and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship.

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