Facility Manager - Technical

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL Chennai is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead engineering and technical operations for a large corporate workplace environment in Chennai. You will oversee MEP systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire and life safety, BMS, utility management, and compliant operations with clients, vendors, and cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8-12+ years in facilities management, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and proven vendor management, regulatory

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in Facilities Management, Building Operations, or Engineering Services.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems, critical infrastructure, HVAC, and building operations.
• Experience managing large corporate campuses, commercial buildings, or integrated facilities portfolios.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, fire safety regulations, and EHS requirements.
• Proven experience in vendor management, contract management, and budget control.
• Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and technical decision‑making skills.
• Exposure to Energy Management, Sustainability, and ISO standards is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), FMP, or equivalent.
• Electrical Supervisor Competency Certification (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and engineering operations across corporate facilities.
• Manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, ELV, BMS, DG, UPS, and fire & life safety systems.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively implemented.
• Drive system reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Manage technical vendors, contracts, service levels, and project execution.
• Ensure statutory compliance, EHS standards, and risk management requirements are met.
• Support capital projects, fit-outs, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop technical teams and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

MEP systems

HVAC

Electrical distribution

Fire & life safety

Building automation

Vendor management

Budget control

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Energy management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/ME/E&EE engineering

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 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.

Technical Facilities Manager | Chennai

At JLL, we are shaping the future of real estate for a better world. We are seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to lead engineering and technical operations for a large corporate workplace environment in Chennai. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all building systems and critical infrastructure. You will oversee the maintenance and operation of MEP systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire and life safety systems, building automation systems, utility management, and technical compliance programs. Working closely with clients, vendors, and cross‑functional teams, you will drive operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the facility. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will provide technical expertise, manage engineering service partners, and ensure all statutory, safety, and regulatory requirements are met. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with strong problem‑solving capabilities and a passion for delivering resilient, efficient, and high‑performing workplace environments.

• Lead technical and engineering operations across corporate facilities.
• Manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, ELV, BMS, DG, UPS, and fire & life safety systems.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance programs are effectively implemented.
• Drive system reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Manage technical vendors, contracts, service levels, and project execution.
• Ensure statutory compliance, EHS standards, and risk management requirements are met.
• Support capital projects, fit‑outs, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop technical teams and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

• 8-12+ years of experience in Facilities Management, Building Operations, or Engineering Services.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems, critical infrastructure, HVAC, and building operations.
• Experience managing large corporate campuses, commercial buildings, or integrated facilities portfolios.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance, fire safety regulations, and EHS requirements.
• Proven experience in vendor management, contract management, and budget control.
• Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and technical decision‑making skills.
• Exposure to Energy Management, Sustainability, and ISO standards is preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM), FMP, or equivalent.
• Electrical Supervisor Competency Certification (where applicable).

Location: On‑site –Chennai, TN. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM.

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