Facilities Manager

JLL • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is the single point of contact for the assigned campus and its occupants, acting as a liaison with service providers. The role ensures that 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 expense budgets within approved allocations, provides monthly updates to year-end projections, and manages campus maintenance projects within the client's specifications and timelines. The role also identifies cost-competitive and resource-efficient approaches for delivering high-volume, relatively small-dollar facility projects.

The position supports a BioPharma environment, including laboratory and manufacturing facilities. It oversees critical engineering systems and environmental controls, maintains required laboratory and manufacturing space parameters, and manages validation and qualification protocols in line with applicable regulatory requirements. The manager develops site-level goals, manages direct reports, and supports team members' development and advancement.

This is an on-site role in Houston, Texas. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; 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 sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving an OSHA-compliant safety program and maintaining environmental compliance related to 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 the JLL client relationship manager for the assigned campus and buildings, coordinating communications with stakeholders and building users.
• Champion a Safety First culture while leading operations, maintenance, utility, and manufacturing support services.
• 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 and manage direct reports, including supporting team members' advancement and development.
• Manage operating expenses to meet savings targets, develop annual budgets, and provide monthly variance analysis.
• Provide monthly updates to year-end expense projections and manage maintenance projects within client specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate JLL employees and third-party partners to deliver facility management and workplace services.
• 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