Assistant Manager - Technical

JLL; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL seeks an experienced Assistant Manager – Engineering (AFM – Technical) to oversee engineering operations, project monitoring, and facility handovers in a commercial office setting. The role requires strong MEP, contractor management, and compliance expertise.

You will manage HVAC, electrical, DG, UPS, plumbing, fire & life safety, and building systems; monitor vendors, ensure safety, and drive energy efficiency across the campus. A 7+ year background in FM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Facilities Management, Commercial Real Estate, IT Parks, Corporate Offices, or Large Campuses.
• Experience in project monitoring, PMC coordination, snag management, facility handovers, utility management, and statutory compliance.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, technical drawings, SLDs, P&IDs, commissioning, and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing fit-outs, retrofits, and MEP projects in coordination with PMC teams and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, quality standards, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Identify, document, and elevate technical issues, design conflicts, and quality deviations.
• Perform pre-handover inspections, prepare snag lists, monitor closure, and obtain final sign-offs.
• Support project-to-operations transition, asset documentation, and CMMS updates.

Skills

MEP Systems

Facilities Management

Project Monitoring

Vendor Mgmt

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS

MS Excel

MS Project

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Assistant Manager – Engineering (AFM – Technical)

Location: Airoli, Mumbai

Department: Engineering / Technical Services

Reporting To: Manager – Engineering / Facility Manager

About The Role

JLL is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Engineering (AFM – Technical) to oversee engineering operations, project monitoring, facility handovers, utility management, statutory compliance, and technical maintenance within a commercial office environment. The role requires strong expertise in MEP systems, contractor management, and ensuring operational excellence across all building services.

Key Responsibilities

Project Monitoring & Handover Management

• Monitor ongoing fit-outs, retrofits, and MEP projects in coordination with PMC teams and contractors.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with approved drawings, quality standards, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Identify, document, and elevate technical issues, design conflicts, and quality deviations.
• Perform pre-handover inspections, prepare snag lists, monitor closure, and obtain final sign-offs.
• Support project-to-operations transition, asset documentation, and CMMS updates.

Engineering Operations & Maintenance

• Manage maintenance and performance of HVAC, Electrical, DG, UPS, Plumbing, Fire & Life Safety Systems, STP/ETP, BMS, Lifts, and other critical building infrastructure.
• Ensure uninterrupted utility services including power, water, and diesel fuel management.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Support energy conservation, sustainability, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Statutory Compliance

• Manage statutory licenses, permits, inspections, and renewals related to Electrical, Fire Safety, Environmental, Lift, Building, and Local Authority requirements.
• Coordinate audits and ensure compliance documentation is maintained and readily available.
• Track compliance status and proactively manage renewal schedules.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Manage AMCs, service providers, and contractors.
• Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to EHS policies, permit-to-work systems, and site safety requirements.
• Review work completion reports and verify invoices for payment processing.

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct risk assessments and identify unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with JLL EHS standards and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Participate in safety audits, mock drills, and incident investigations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in Facilities Management, Commercial Real Estate, IT Parks, Corporate Offices, or Large Campuses.
• Experience in project monitoring, PMC coordination, snag management, facility handovers, utility management, and statutory compliance.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, technical drawings, SLDs, P&IDs, commissioning, and testing procedures.

Key Skills

• MEP Operations & Maintenance
• Project Monitoring & Snag Management
• Utility & Energy Management
• Statutory Compliance
• Vendor & Contractor Management
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• CMMS / Asset Management Systems
• MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project

Systems Managed

HT/LT Electrical Systems, Transformers, DG Sets, UPS, HVAC Systems (Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV), Fire & Life Safety Systems, Plumbing, STP/ETP, BMS, Lifts, Access Control, CCTV, and Building Infrastructure.

Preferred Industry Experience: Commercial Office Parks, IT/ITES Campuses, Business Parks, Corporate Real Estate, and Mixed-Use Developments.