Senior Facilities Managers / Facilities Managers

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks a Senior Facilities Manager / Facilities Manager to lead industrial client facilities across several sites. You will supervise technicians, manage budgets, and coordinate vendors to uphold safety, compliance, and high service standards.

The role requires frequent site travel, strong leadership, budget discipline, CMMS proficiency, and knowledge of health and safety regulations. A related degree and FM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in facilities management, engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated budget management and cost-control experience.
• Experience leading technician teams and coordinating vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facility operations across multiple sites and manage work orders.
• Develop and manage capital and expense budgets with variance analysis.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs and safety compliance efforts.
• Coordinate with EH&S and account management to address hazards.
• Review timecards and purchases for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Travel to multiple facility locations for inspections and meetings.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.An exciting period of growth is on the horizon for our team, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us at the start of Q1 2027. We believe in building relationships early, which is why we're offering a preview of this upcoming role and starting the conversation today.We invite you to review the role requirements and, if it aligns with your career aspirations, submit your application now. Our recruitment team is eager to connect, review your resume, and schedule a preliminary discussion to explore how you can be a part of our future success.Senior Facilities Managers / Facilities ManagersWhat this job involves:As a Senior Facilities Manager / Facilities Manager for our industrial client facilities, you'll be the operational backbone ensuring seamless daily facility operations across multiple critical sites. This role combines hands-on oversight of building systems with strategic budget management and vendor coordination to deliver exceptional service standards. In this position, you'll lead a dedicated team of technicians while partnering with vendors and stakeholders to maintain facilities that meet rigorous safety, compliance, and performance standards. Your day will blend strategic planning with tactical execution—from conducting quarterly site inspections across multiple locations to managing work order workflows and ensuring every task moves forward efficiently.What your day-to-day will look like:Support the development and management of capital and expense budgets by interfacing closely with the client representative and monitoring financial variance reporting to support client goalsManage daily work orders, flag priorities, and complete all actions required to move work forward while communicating with the client and required parties to ensure timely completionVerify all work has been completed to satisfactory standards and assist with the development and implementation of the annual management plan for the buildingsComplete quarterly onsite inspections requiring travel to each site, then initiate work orders to remedy any deficiencies found during these comprehensive facility assessmentsMeet vendors onsite to review project scopes, verify completed work, and collaborate with the client to remedy challenges or resolve vendor performance issuesOversee daily operations of technicians including setting work priorities in collaboration with client facility manager objectives and ensuring technicians understand procurement strategiesManage preventive maintenance work orders for ongoing inspections and regularly scheduled maintenance while partnering with Managed Engineering Services to deliver high-quality work order performanceEnsure safety and risk-related work is escalated immediately to prevent incidents by identifying hazards and working closely with EH&S and account management to incorporate remediation effortsReview and approve all timecards and procurement card purchases for technicians while ensuring adherence to work order and receipt documentation procedures in CMMSRequired qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum 5-7 years of facilities management experience with demonstrated ability to manage operations across multiple sites in industrial or commercial environmentsProven budget management experience including development of capital and expense budgets with strong financial acumen for variance analysis and cost controlExperience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and proficiency in work order management, tracking, and reportingStrong vendor management skills with ability to negotiate service levels, hold contractors accountable, and ensure delivery to contracted standardsDeep understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and building codes applicable to industrial facilitiesDemonstrated leadership experience overseeing technician teams including performance management, development, and ensuring compliance with policies and proceduresExcellent communication skills with ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, technicians, and cross-functional teams to drive resultsValid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to multiple facility locations for inspections and site meetingsPreferred qualifications:Professional certifications such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager), FMP (Facility Management Professional), or similar credentials demonstrating facilities management expertiseExperience in oil and gas, energy, or other industrial sectors where critical environments and continuous operations are standardKnowledge of procurement card systems and experience managing purchasing approvals and receipt reconciliation processesBackground supporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in client-facing facility management rolesProject management experience with ability to support capital improvement projects from planning through completionIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.About JLL –We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.