Building Manager

JLL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Sydney, NSW seeks a Building Manager to join the Property and Asset Management team in Randwick to oversee a residential mixed-use development. You will proactively manage building operations, maintain resident relationships, conduct inspections, obtain quotes and arrange repairs, and identify non-compliance or risk to assets.

The role requires experience in facilities/building management, contractor management and compliance, and managing owner and resident relationships.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in building management, facilities management, or property management.
• Knowledge of contractor management, compliance obligations and WHS requirements.
• Experience coordinating reactive and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including residents, owners and contractors.
• Proactive problem-solving and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage building operations for a residential mixed-use development.
• Maintain resident relationships and coordinate with owners and committees.
• Conduct inspections, obtain quotes, and arrange repairs of building services.
• Identify non-compliance or risk issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review and administer operational procedures to ensure quality of service.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

MS Office skills

Reporting

Communication

Education

Trade background or tertiary qualification in building management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building/Property management systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL 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 peopleand 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's the role?

Due to business growth weare now seeking atalented Building Manager to join the JLL Property and Asset Management team in Randwick tomanage a residentialmixed-use development. You will work proactively to oversee and manage the building operations, day to day you will maintainresident relationships, conduct inspections, obtain quotes and arrange repairs of building services and identify non-compliance or risk issues for the assets. Paramount to your role is reviewing and administering operational procedures to ensure exceptional quality of service to all stakeholders.

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

The successful candidate will have ademonstrated background in facilities and buildingmanagement operations, contractor management and compliance, and managing owner andresident relationships. You will possess qualifications either from a trade background or be tertiary qualified inbuilding managementand have a proactive and positive approach to your career. This is an excellentopportunity to consolidate the knowledge you have gained in the last few years and drive your career even further. Strong communication and customer service skills are sought, along with excellent reporting and MS office skills.

JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. We encourageAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications and enquiries.

Essential Requirements for a Building Manager Job Advertisement

• Demonstrated experience in building management, facilities management, property management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of building operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of contractor management, compliance obligations, and workplace health and safety requirements
• Experience coordinating reactive and preventative maintenance programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with residents, owners, committees, contractors, and service providers
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to manage sensitive or complex situations professionally
• Proven organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Financial administration experience, including budgeting, invoice processing, and cost control
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and operational updates to a professional standard
• Competency using Microsoft Office Suite and property/building management systems
• Understanding of emergency management procedures and incident response
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a broader team environment
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving capability
• Availability to respond to urgent operational matters outside standard business hours where required
• Experience within strata, residential, premium residential, or mixed-use assets
• Knowledge of fire, hydraulic, lift, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Experience managing capital works or building improvement projects
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and statutory compliance requirements
• First Aid certification
• Contractor induction and permit-to-work experience

Location:

On-site –Sydney, NSW

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL 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 peopleand 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's the role?

Due to business growth weare now seeking atalented Building Manager to join the JLL Property and Asset Management team in Randwick tomanage a residentialmixed-use development. You will work proactively to oversee and manage the building operations, day to day you will maintainresident relationships, conduct inspections, obtain quotes and arrange repairs of building services and identify non-compliance or risk issues for the assets. Paramount to your role is reviewing and administering operational procedures to ensure exceptional quality of service to all stakeholders.

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

The successful candidate will have ademonstrated background in facilities and buildingmanagement operations, contractor management and compliance, and managing owner andresident relationships. You will possess qualifications either from a trade background or be tertiary qualified inbuilding managementand have a proactive and positive approach to your career. This is an excellentopportunity to consolidate the knowledge you have gained in the last few years and drive your career even further. Strong communication and customer service skills are sought, along with excellent reporting and MS office skills.

JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. We encourageAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applications and enquiries.

Essential Requirements for a Building Manager Job Advertisement

• Demonstrated experience in building management, facilities management, property management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of building operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of contractor management, compliance obligations, and workplace health and safety requirements
• Experience coordinating reactive and preventative maintenance programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with residents, owners, committees, contractors, and service providers
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to manage sensitive or complex situations professionally
• Proven organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• Financial administration experience, including budgeting, invoice processing, and cost control
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and operational updates to a professional standard
• Competency using Microsoft Office Suite and property/building management systems
• Understanding of emergency management procedures and incident response
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a broader team environment
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving capability
• Availability to respond to urgent operational matters outside standard business hours where required

Optional Desirable Attributes

• Relevant trade, facilities management, property, or building services qualifications (desirable or essential depending on role level)
• Experience within strata, residential, premium residential, or mixed-use assets
• Knowledge of fire, hydraulic, lift, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Experience managing capital works or building improvement projects
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and statutory compliance requirements
• First Aid certification
• Contractor induction and permit-to-work experience

Location:

On-site –Sydney, NSW

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