Senior Facilities Manager, Work Dynamics

JLL; Breda; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee IFM services across major sites in the Netherlands. You will optimize operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a diverse portfolio with strong stakeholder relationships.

This role offers autonomy, growth, and impact within a major real estate portfolio. The position focuses on managing soft services, building systems, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor partnerships, with a on-site Amsterdam base and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Experience managing manufacturing and office facilities in a senior-level role.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements, and CMMS implementation/utilization.
• Proficient in budget management, financial analysis, and standard business/accounting practices.
• Experience with Excel and facility management software systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Soft Services across facilities including cleaning, catering, and grounds.
• Oversee building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and safety.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Use CMMS to schedule, track, and manage work orders.
• Analyze repair/replace needs and determine root causes.
• Prepare and manage facility budgets and procurement.
• Develop national/regional vendor relationships and monitor performance.
• Lead facility renovation projects with minimal disruption.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety protocols with QA/EH&S.
• Lead and develop a team of Facility Management professionals.
• Maintain strong relationships with landlords, IT, and HR leadership.

Skills

Facility management

Budget management

Vendor management

Team leadership

Project management

Excel

Tools

CMMS

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 peopleand 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.

Senior Facilities Manager

As a senior-level professional, you’ll oversee the integral delivery of IFM services on a major site or group of sites across within a country. In doing so you will optimize operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including operations teams, vendors, landlords, and the account personnel. If you’re an experienced facilities management leader with office and manufacturing expertise looking for a role that offers growth, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact across a diverse property portfolio, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Some of your day as a Senior Facilities Manager:

• Manage all Soft Services within the facilities, ensuring compliant and satisfactory delivery of cleaning, catering, pest control, landscaping, reception, mail & logistics, workplace and occupancy management and light duty maintenance services across the buildings within your scope. Where relevant, making sure the GxP rules are being adhered to.
• Manage assigned assets within the facilities, ensuring a safe, productive, and professional work environment across assigned building systems that could include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, janitorial, and grounds
• Maintain and enhance preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures, maximize operational efficiency, and prevent unplanned downtime through proper servicing
• Utilize CMMS systems to schedule, track, and manage work orders while ensuring timely maintenance and issue resolution
• Perform repair/replace analytics and decision-making for building infrastructure and mechanical systems, analysing maintenance outliers to determine root causes and direct appropriate action
• Prepare, submit, and manage facility budgets aligned with organizational goals, tracking variances, capital budgets, R&M spend, and G&A expenditures while overseeing procurement of supplies and equipment
• Identify, qualify, select, and develop national/regional vendors for repairs and scheduled maintenance programs while growing and managing contractor relationships
• Monitor vendor performance and manage warranties and compliance of work performed, understanding all contracts to ensure delivery of services as agreed upon
• On request, lead and coordinate facility renovation projects with minimal disruption to production processes and act as a field contact for problem resolution with landlords or property managers
• Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives and required local, state, and federal laws/regulations while developing safety protocols and partnering with QA and EH&S for regulatory compliance. Make sure both internal and outsourced staff are properly trained and SOPs are being followed.
• Lead and develop a team of Facility Management professionals, building actionable career development plans and participating in compensation planning processes
• Build and maintain effective relationships with third-party owners, landlords, IT, HR, and other departments while providing consistent communication to national/regional leadership on all projects

Who should apply?

_ Required _

• Experience managing manufacturing and office facilities in a senior-level role
• Demonstrated experience managing improvement projects and maintenance programs
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiation
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements, and CMMS implementation/utilization
• Proficient in budget management, financial analysis, and standard business/accounting practices
• Experience with Excel, facility management software systems, and project management capabilities

Location:

On-site –Amsterdam, NLD

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