Facilities Manager

JLL • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is the primary point of contact for assigned areas and their occupants, coordinating with service providers and stakeholders. The role ensures JLL employees and third-party partners deliver facility management and workplace services that keep facilities and site infrastructure safe, code-compliant, functional, comfortable, energy-efficient, and attractive. The manager oversees operating expenses within approved budgets, provides monthly updates to year-end projections, and manages campus maintenance projects within client specifications and timelines. The role also develops cost-competitive and resource-efficient approaches for high-volume, relatively small-dollar facility projects.

The position serves as JLL’s client relationship manager for an assigned campus and its buildings, and leads operations, maintenance, utilities, and manufacturing support services. It oversees critical engineering systems and environmental controls for laboratory and manufacturing spaces, as well as validation and qualification protocols required for regulatory compliance. The manager sets site-level goals, manages and develops direct reports, and controls operating expenses through budgeting, savings targets, and variance analysis.

This is an on-site position in Houston, Texas. Visa sponsorship is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience in laboratory/GMP facility systems.
• At least 5 years of BioPharma facility management experience, with demonstrated ability to exercise proper judgment.
• Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices.
• Proficiency in building automation systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Understanding of cGMP engineering requirements, including qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Knowledge of laboratory-specific engineering systems, including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and specialized process equipment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving an OSHA-compliant safety program and maintaining environmental compliance for facility operations, including air, water, and waste management.
• Experience supporting a compliant Environmental, Health and Safety training program related to facility management operations.
• Experience with utility system design and management, including clean steam, WFI systems, compressed air, and nitrogen.
• Familiarity with engineering change-control processes and validation documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as JLL Client Relationship Manager for the assigned campus and buildings, coordinating communications with stakeholders and building users.
• Establish and champion a “Safety First” culture while leading operations, maintenance, utility, and manufacturing support service functions.
• Oversee critical engineering systems, including HVAC, cleanroom environments, specialized ventilation, process utilities, and backup power systems.
• Monitor and optimize environmental controls to maintain required laboratory and manufacturing space parameters.
• Manage validation and qualification protocols for critical systems in compliance with FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop site-level goals, manage direct reports, and develop team members for advancement opportunities.
• Manage operating expenses to meet savings targets, develop annual budgets, and provide monthly variance analysis.
• Manage expense budgets within approved allocations and provide monthly updates to year-end projections.
• Oversee campus gray-area (GAP) maintenance projects according to client specifications and timelines.
• Develop cost-competitive and resource-efficient methods for delivering high-volume, relatively small-dollar facility projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and a comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager