Assistant Facility Manager - Soft Services

Jones Lang Lasalle Property Consultants India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang Lasalle Property Consultants India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking an Assistant Facility Manager – Soft Services to oversee day-to-day soft services operations, ensure SLA compliance, and manage vendor relationships. The role includes coordinating preventive maintenance, safety programs, budget tracking, and client engagement onsite.

The position requires strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple shifts, and a focus on cost control and service quality across facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and soft services delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and schedules.
• Strong site inspection and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of all soft services, ensuring service delivery per SLAs.
• Monitor performance, produce reports, and track corrective actions.
• Assist in mobilization/demobilization of soft services contracts.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and energy efficiency measures.
• Manage vendor invoices, budgets, and cost control.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Support health, safety and compliance programs.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to address service needs.

Skills

Soft services

Vendor management

Site inspections

Cost control

Safety compliance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Facility Manager – Soft Services

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 people and 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.

Integrated Facilities Management – Corporate Solutions (region/country)

What this job involves

Providing onsite support: You will be the upper facilities management’s trusted right hand on all facilities-related activities like maintenance of high quality of Housekeeping standards, Pest control, Landscaping, vendor activities, Events Management, managing daily deployment of vendor staffs, attend and closure of user complaints, records for repair & periodic maintenance of cleaning equipment, store management, monitor par stock of chemicals & consumables, training vendor staffs on process & procedures, coordination with vendor on waste management.

You’ll do this by performing routine site inspections to ensure all building processes and best practices are implemented and maintained. Assist in controlling the expenses & provide cost effective solutions. Must be able to work in multiple shifts & timings. Provide with all sorts of Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports and ensuring timely submission of vendor invoices.

Soft Services Operations Support

Day-to-day management of all soft services, ensuring consistent service delivery in accordance with contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Monitor service performance and address issues promptly to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and customer experience. Conduct regular site inspections and audits, producing reports and tracking corrective actions. Support mobilization and demobilization of soft services contracts when required.

Technical Services Operations

Oversee preventive maintenance programs and capital improvement projects. Analyze and optimize building systems performance and energy efficiency. Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians. Ensure Repairs & Maintenance activities are carried out within timeline. Ensure that HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and lighting systems remain fully operational at all times.

Vendor & Contract Management

Liaise with soft services vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Assist in reviewing vendor performance, including KPIs, service reports, and invoices. Support the Facilities Manager in managing variations, escalations, and service improvements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all soft services activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Support risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work related to soft services. Assist with incident reporting, investigations, and implementation of corrective actions. Ensure compliance with site policies, statutory requirements, and client standards.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a point of contact for client and occupier queries related to soft services. Build positive working relationships with clients, occupants, vendors, and internal teams. Support client meetings, service reviews, Events Management and reporting requirements.

Financial & Administrative Support

Assist with budget tracking and cost control for soft services. Review invoices and support accurate cost allocation. Maintain records, logs, and documentation related to soft services activities and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and user experience. Support sustainability initiatives related to waste reduction, recycling, and environmentally responsible services. Contribute to process improvements and best practice sharing across sites. Review existing operations regularly to reduce costs and improve operational standards. Implement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are maintained at all times.

Key Performance Indicators (Typical)

• Compliance with SLAs and KPIs
• Client and occupant satisfaction levels
• Health and safety compliance and audit outcomes
• Timely resolution of service issues
• Cost control and budget adherence

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of soft services & Technical operations within a facilities management environment
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Customer-focused mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); desirable

Where can processes be improved? How can we save costs? These are questions that will be at the forefront of the team’s thinking.

You, too, will always have an eye on this, contributing suggestions as they arise.

You’ll also lend the team a big hand by providing admin support including front desk duties, basic housekeeping ,pest, landscape and appointment coordination. Also part of your job scope is to hit key performance indicators and meet service level agreements.

Meeting the clients’ facilities needs

At JLL, we put client satisfaction at the front and Centre of everything we do. If you share our values, we will be more than happy to work with you. In this role, you’ll be responsible for working closely with clients and suppliers onsite to identify their facility-related enquiries and requirements. Your planning and budgeting skills will also be vital to the job, as you’ll take part in the procurement of vendors and services from time to time.

Making everyone safe and risk-free

Do you value workplace safety? If so, you’ll be a perfect fit for the job. In this role, you will ensure everyone’s health and safety by keeping safe workplace procedures in place and order. You’ll also be expected to carry out these procedures, as needed. At the same time, this role puts you on the first line of defence against risks. As such, you will help implement and manage risk management programs, disaster recovery and business continuity plans. You’ll also be expected to follow escalation and incident reporting procedures and comply with the firm’s guidelines and strategies.

Location

On-site –Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

48