Facilities Manager

JLL•Houston, TX

36d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves: The Facilities Manager serves as the leader for assigned sites, providing strategic direction and hands-on management of skilled facilities teams in professional office and warehouse environments. This position ensures the delivery of exceptional facilities management services that meet Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators while optimizing operational costs and maintaining the value of client properties across multiple regional locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, engineering technology, architecture, or related field preferred
Minimum of five to eight years of Facilities Management experience with technical team oversight
Experience managing facilities teams, preferably in industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environments
Demonstrated experience managing 24/7 operations in fast-paced work environments
Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong organizational, management, and problem-solving skills
Superior client relationship management and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time for site inspections and client meetings

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of real estate, telecommunications, furniture, accounting, and building systems
Basic understanding of commercial leases, contract documents, and general accounting practices
Familiarity with various building systems
Strong presentation skills and collaborative management style
Ability to multitask, work without direct supervision, and manage within budget and time constraints
Strategic thinking with strong implementation orientation

Responsibilities

Execute overall vision and leadership for the regional facilities team while establishing strategic operational direction in alignment with client goals
Oversee operational aspects of multiple facilities to protect, maintain, and improve property value through routine inspections and quality standard monitoring
Develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures that reduce operating costs and increase productivity across all sites
Manage third-party contractors and vendors engaged in property operations and maintenance, including procurement and PO validation
Maintain positive client relationships as the primary interface with client representatives, ensuring service delivery meets expectations and drives satisfaction
Complete financial management duties including zero-based budget development, variance reporting, and cost savings target achievement
Lead employee management activities including performance reviews, safety culture development, and career growth opportunities for facility personnel
Utilize CMMS systems and data analytics to develop trends and insights that drive continuous improvement in site performance
Support incident investigation and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies