Workspace Technical Services Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Workspace Technical Services Assistant Manager in Mumbai to oversee technical and compliance aspects across multiple buildings for an investment banking client. The role focuses on quality assurance, lifecycle asset management, and vendor governance.

You will lead engineering teams, drive operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to global standards. The position requires a Diploma in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience and strong

Qualifications

• Diploma in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering management experience.
• Thorough understanding of building services design and engineering management.
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiency.
• High energy, flourishes in fast pace, dynamic environments.
• Customer centricity, comfortable managing incidents and service failures.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced working environment and meet client changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Transforming to the Workspace Team of the future.
• Planned, predictive and corrective works of building systems.
• Power down planning, execution.
• Quality assurance and monitor outsourced critical works vendors to ensure equipment is maintained at a high standard.
• Review the maintenance practices of M&E contractors to deliver quality work in line with manufacturer recommendations.
• Engineering regulatory compliance management for the portfolio of buildings and client playbooks.
• Incident management support including 24/7 on call for incidents.
• Lead in-city technical training delivery.
• Develop and implement energy saving initiatives and cost savings.
• Produce technical reports and presentations; manage lifecycle assets and UPS components.
• Governance of as built drawings and OEM information.

Skills

Client focus

Relationship management

People management

Program management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

WORKSPACE Technical Services Assistant Manager Work Dynamics (Integrated Facilities Management)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERALL ROLE This position is responsible for technical and contractual quality assurance on behalf of an investment banking client to ensure a number of corporate real estate buildings are compliant to country, regional, global compliance and technical standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transforming to the Workspace Team of the future
• Planned, predictive and corrective works of building systems
• Power down planning, execution
• Quality assurance and monitor outsourced critical works vendors to ensure equipment is maintained at a high standard
• Review the maintenance/service practices of M&E contractors to deliver quality work practices in line with the manufacturer recommendations, established processes, tools and documentation.
• Engineering regulatory compliance management for the portfolio of buildings, along with compliance to client-stipulated Engineering Playbooks
• Incident management support including 24/7 on call for incident management in corporate real estate buildings
• Support and assist any installation, commissioning and programming of new office space to ensure plans, designs, scopes and goals are accurate
• Technical reporting submissions for portfolio objectives, regular meetings and portfolio performance
• Governance of as built drawings and OEM information
• Production and management of MOPS/SOPS/EOPS
• Management of lifecycle asset management and UPS component replacement
• Support for engineering standardization tasks across Asia Pacific
• Lead in-city technical training delivery
• Develop and implement innovation programs and processes that reduce utility costs, increase productivity, produce cost savings and share learnings with the wider team.
• Identify energy saving initiatives and work through to implementation and validation.
• Review of all maintenance reports to ensure maintenance is conducted appropriately and performance issues are actioned

Client/Stakeholder Management (in support of the Workspace Technical Lead)

• Pro-actively develop and manage Client relationships ensuring that expected service levels are achieved
• Comply with all requirements of the Client contract and meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators
• Deliver an exceptional quality of service to the Client, as reflected by Client feedback
• Actively recover feedback from the end user

Leadership / Staff Management

• Actively encourage an environment that supports teamwork, co-operation, performance excellence and personal success
• Proactively manage the team to deliver Delight
• Develop the team through performance assessments and training, managing staff workload through correct resourcing and developing a succession plan for key team members and on-site Vendors

Operations Management

• Participate in ad-hoc projects when required
• Must be customer focused and be proactive in establishing customer relationships
• Responsible and accountable for all service request
• Ensure service deliverables are met with SLA and KPI
• Work with all related parties on timely delivery of all services
• Be responsible for all clients within designated area
• Problem solves & Resets space on the fly
• Establish direct relationship with the client business units and their neighbourhood community, understand their issues, display confidence and satisfy needs and requirements of all requests
• Continuous Improvement implementation Conduct data analysis report when necessary Ensure meeting or exceeding SLA/KPI scores Generate reports and conduct presentations as per the service delivery requirements and overall account management
• Handling helpdesk service request from users via telephone or email correspondence
• Coordinate with Workspace delivery team to ensure Repair & Maintenance services, materials, equipment’s and fixtures is attended and completed
• Oversee office premises and delivery of hospitality services for users
• Provide administrative support of issuing work order to vendors as and when required
• Escalate facilities issues to management team when necessary

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Ideal Experience Diploma in an Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering management experience
• Thorough understanding of building services design and engineering management
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for operational efficiency/improvements and implement agreed solutions
• High energy, flourishes in fast pace, dynamic environments
• Customer centricity Comfortable working in a challenging environment as part of a team and is comfortable managing incidents and service failures
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced working environment and versatile in meeting client changing needs and requirements

Critical Competencies for Success (with corresponding ‘I am JLL behaviours’)

• Client Focus & Relationship Management – ‘I Value my Customers’ Demonstrates proactive & professional approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement Has a natural hospitality-orientated communications acumen Ability to interact with a wide range of client staff, including senior levels Ability to manage conflict and balance between client and firm requirements Has a customer service oriented attitude
• People Management and Team Leadership – ‘I am a Team Player’ Ability to lead team effectively, train them well and promote open, constructive and collaborative relationships at all levels
• Program Management & Organizational Skills – ‘I am Proactive’ Excellent planning & organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking – ‘I am Innovative’ Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using a quantitative approach Proven ability to employ holistic approaches and looks at long term solutions

Other Personal Characteristics

• Natural communicator who enjoys engaging at all levels
• Self-motivated and confident Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
• Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo
• Works well with diverse teams from various countries/cultures

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

• Management Staff
• Client Representatives
• Client Occupants / End-users
• Vendor Staff

DIRECT REPORTS

TBC

INDIRECT REPORTS

TBC

REPORTING TO

Workspace Technical Services Manager

Location

On-site –Mumbai, MH

Scheduled Weekly Hours

48

Recruitment Process

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Equal Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.

About JLL

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.