Facilities Manager - Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Own all engineering deliverables, including engineering projects and JLL safety compliance initiatives.
• Maximize infrastructure uptime and system redundancy by proactively managing critical facility systems, specifically HVAC (CRAC, MAU, PCU, Chiller systems), electrical distribution systems, and commercial plumbing systems.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs for all JLL maintained assets including commercial kitchen hood systems and critical infrastructure.
• Cook electrical shutdowns following client and JLL Protocol; with advance notice in an R&D environment.
• Partner with the JLL Account Engineering team to advise the client on future build-outs, ensuring all new spaces are operationally viable for long-term management.
• Review facility designs against client specifications, and actively participate in commissioning to ensure a high-quality, seamless handover to operations.
• Interpret architectural & engineering drawings to extract critical information for operational planning and project execution.
• Serve as a primary Point of Contact (POC) for the Landlord regarding all engineering activities and building-wide technical coordination.
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly to ensure quality service and competitive pricing.
• Implement and monitor all JLL and client-specific health, safety, environment, and risk management policies including technical oversight for emergency response, incident response and root cause analyses.
• Ensure accurate and up to date Methods of Procedures (MOP) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Ensure all site operations comply with OSHA standards, local codes, and Fire Safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive maintenance and portfolio reports, including energy usage, UPS battery status, and financial variances.
• Partner with the Facilities Manager ensuring operational expenditure within agreed budgets, identifying cost efficiencies and supporting annual capital planning.
• Lead, develop, and supervise a professional engineering team, focusing on onboarding, training, and performance excellence.
• Act as a JLL ambassador, fostering an environment of teamwork, ethics, and personal success.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 + years of experience in facilities management, property management, or a high-intensity engineering field.
• At least 5 + years of experience managing hard services teams and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural/technical drawings is required.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems, chillers, boilers, gas detection systems, and compressed gas systems.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Management Systems and digital control systems.
• Excellence in communication and client relationship management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in IT tools and facility management platforms.