Facilities Director

JLL•Boulder, CO

22h•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

JLL is seeking a strategic and accomplished Facilities Director to lead comprehensive facility operations across a complex, multi-site portfolio or large-scale critical facility. This senior leadership role drives operational excellence, strategic planning, financial performance, and organizational development while ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and client service. The role serves as an executive advisor to client leadership and oversees facility strategy, operations, finances, teams, regulatory matters, capital investments, technology, and sustainability initiatives. The position is primarily office-based, with regular site visits and travel to multiple sites in the portfolio; travel of up to 25–40% may be required. The role may require responding to facility emergencies and being available for critical issues outside normal business hours. The position is on-site in Boulder, Colorado, or Thornton, Colorado. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Expected compensation is $175,000–$200,000 per year. Final compensation depends on factors including candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 15 years of progressive experience in facilities management, operations, or engineering, including at least 7–10 years in senior leadership roles.
Proven experience managing large-scale facility operations with annual budgets of $10 million or more and teams of 50 or more employees.
Demonstrated success leading multi-site facility portfolios or complex mission-critical facilities.
Deep expertise in facility operations, building systems, maintenance management, capital planning, and project delivery.
Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong financial acumen, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Strategic thinking and business planning skills, including the ability to translate a vision into executable plans.
Proven leadership and organizational development skills, including the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence C-suite leaders and board members.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship management skills.
Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and industry standards.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, such as an MBA or MS in Engineering, or another advanced degree in a relevant field.
Working knowledge of cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and general regulatory requirements such as FDA requirements.
Experience in a controlled environment or cleanroom setting.
Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Fellow of International Facility Management Association (FMA), or similar professional credentials.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent technical certification.
LEED AP or other sustainability credentials.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in highly regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, financial services, or data centers.
Experience with ISO quality management systems and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Background in change management and organizational transformation.
Experience managing third-party service provider relationships and outsourced operations models.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic vision and direction for facility operations in alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
Develop and execute strategies covering operations, maintenance, capital planning, sustainability, and organizational development.
Lead innovation and transformation initiatives to improve operational performance, efficiency, and business value.
Advise senior client leaders and executive stakeholders on facilities matters, and build strategic partnerships with stakeholders, vendors, and industry partners.
Oversee engineering, maintenance, environmental health and safety, security, space planning, moves management, and facilities support services.
Establish performance standards, metrics, and KPIs; monitor performance and take corrective action where needed.
Implement processes, systems, and technologies to optimize facility performance, reliability, and efficiency; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage multi-million-dollar operating budgets and capital expenditure plans, including forecasting, variance analysis, cost optimization, and financial reporting.
Negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements, lead procurement and vendor management strategies, and prepare business cases and investment proposals.
Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team; establish organizational structures and accountabilities; recruit, retain, mentor, and support professional development and succession planning.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintain permits, certifications, inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting.
Develop risk management strategies and oversee EHS, business continuity, emergency preparedness, and crisis management programs.
Serve as the primary executive contact for client leadership; understand client objectives and present strategic recommendations, reports, and business updates.
Lead client planning sessions, business reviews, and improvement workshops, and manage relationships across relevant functional areas.
Develop long-term capital improvement plans and prioritize investment based on facility condition, lifecycle analysis, asset value, risk, and business priorities.
Oversee planning, design, and delivery of major capital projects, coordinating with design professionals, construction managers, and contractors.
Champion building management systems, IoT sensors, predictive analytics, data tools, CMMS, and IWMS to improve facility operations and service delivery.
Develop and execute sustainability strategies, energy management programs, renewable energy initiatives, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
Pursue green building certifications and monitor and report environmental performance and sustainability achievements.