Senior Facility Manager

JLL•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Facilities Manager, you will oversee the comprehensive management of manufacturing and laboratory facilities that require the highest standards of operational excellence. You will serve as the primary point of contact for facility operations, leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless building performance while maintaining the stringent environmental controls essential for life science operations. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and in this role you will be instrumental in creating environments where groundbreaking research and development can flourish. Your strategic oversight will encompass preventive maintenance programs, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and emergency response planning while collaborating with research teams, safety professionals, and executive leadership to optimize facility performance and support critical scientific missions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
4+ years of facilities management experience
Experience managing complex mechanical systems including specialized HVAC, emergency power, and laboratory utilities
Proven track record of vendor management and contract administration in technical environments
Demonstrated experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and building automation platforms
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to make critical decisions under pressure

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing facility requirements
Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies applied to facility operations
Advanced facilities management certifications such as FMP (Facility Management Professional), CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or SFP (Sustainability Facility Professional)

Responsibilities

Develops and implements innovative programs, processes and procedures that reduce short- and long-term operating costs and increases productivity by working closely with the Account Leader, and the client.
Completes all facilities related reports accurately and on time following the client’s policies for record keeping.
Manages the work assignments for building technicians, vendors, and contractors.
Leads facilities staff to deliver expected service levels to the client within the prescribed budget.
Oversees the development and management of the capital and expense budgets by interfacing closely with the client representative
Ensure client satisfaction with site leadership team by providing a seamless interface of the client real estate organization and facilities through leadership, responsiveness and creativity that develops and maintains a positive relationship.
Recommends capital improvements and prepares operating budget reports.
Prepares monthly operating budget & forecasts and completes monthly variance report.
Follows the annual performance plan; accomplish Key Performance Indicators as agreed with client in the Objectives of the Performance Agreement for the position.
Share innovations and best practices with the assigned owner of best practices for JLL Facilities Management.
Manage contractors when on site ensuring each contractor is following all client and JLL policies and ensuring the delivery of the service is completed correctly.
Oversee the overall service delivery of the contracted services.
Ensure all Client and JLL polices in regards to delivery of service, safety and compliance are followed.