Regional Facilities Manager

What this job involves

JLL is currently seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to join their team supporting multiple premier client locations across the central region. This exciting opportunity will be responsible for leading the strategic transformation and operational excellence of a rapidly evolving, multi-tier commercial real estate portfolio across the central region.

• Lead the strategic implementation of our target operating model across a dynamic, multi-tier regional portfolio of creative advertising agencies, adapting operational frameworks to meet the unique requirements of each asset classification
• Drive organizational transformation initiatives that support portfolio expansion and consolidation, ensuring seamless integration of new creative agency properties into existing operational structures
• Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies that align diverse facility teams across all portfolio tiers with evolving client objectives and the dynamic needs of creative agencies serving global clients
• Evolving Portfolio Operations: Proactively manage facility services across an expanding and consolidating regional portfolio of creative agencies, implementing scalable processes that accommodate growth and portfolio optimization
• Implement tier-specific operational strategies that optimize performance across different creative workspace environments while maintaining consistency in service delivery standards
• Financial Leadership & Strategic Planning: Develop and manage comprehensive operating and capital budgets across the multi-tier regional portfolio
• Lead strategic cost optimization initiatives that capitalize on regional scale and portfolio consolidation, identifying opportunities for cross-property efficiencies and vendor consolidation
• Execute financial planning processes that support portfolio evolution
• Team Development & Organizational Excellence: Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams capable of managing diverse creative agency environments and complex operational requirements across the regional portfolio
• Develop comprehensive talent development programs that prepare team members for evolving portfolio needs
• Implement leadership development initiatives that create succession planning across all levels of the regional organization
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement that drives operational excellence across all portfolio tiers
• Vendor & Contract Leadership: Lead complex contract negotiations and vendor selection processes that support portfolio consolidation and operational excellence
• Implement performance management systems that ensure consistent service delivery across all portfolio assets regardless of tier or complexity

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of facilities or property management with a third party provider, corporate or as a consultant, with multi-site experience preferred
• Knowledge of commercial real estate, HVAC, electricity, telecommunications, furniture and building energy management systems
• Experience managing multiple locations and regional operations
• Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary across various sites
• Accounting and budgeting experience with portfolio-level financial management
• Strong organizational and management skills with ability to prioritize across multiple locations
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Willingness to travel within the region (up to 50% travel expected)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Location

Chicago, IL | Omnicom office

Travel

Approximately 20%