Facilities Manager

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Singapore seeks a Facilities Manager to drive strategic workplace performance for a multinational client. You will lead core facility operations, partner with senior leaders, and shape a world-class workplace experience that boosts productivity and engagement.

This role emphasizes space planning, vendor management, budget stewardship, and deployment of smart building technologies to enable hybrid work and continuous business continuity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years progressive facilities management experience with leadership roles.
• Experience managing large-scale facility operations in corporate office environments.
• Strong technical expertise with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels including C-suite.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across all facility functions including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and maintenance programs.
• Lead space planning, office layouts, and renovation projects to support hybrid work models.
• Serve as primary liaison with executives and cross-functional teams to understand facility needs.
• Cultivate vendor relationships and manage contracts for quality service and cost efficiency.
• Chair facility committees and collaborate with HR/IT to deliver integrated workplace solutions.
• Develop long-term facility master plans and lead budget planning initiatives.
• Implement workplace technology solutions and analyze utilization data for optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Project mgmt

Vendor mgmt

Hybrid workplace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

Space management systems

IoT building management

Digital room booking tools

Job description

What this job involves

Transform corporate workspaces into thriving environments where people and business excel. As our

Facilities Manager – JLL

What this job involves

Transform corporate workspaces into thriving environments where people and business excel. As our Facilities Manager for a leading multinational client, you'll be the strategic architect of our physical workplace environment, ensuring every aspect of our facilities enhances productivity, wellbeing, and organizational culture. This isn't just facilities management—it's workplace experience curation. You'll lead comprehensive facility operations with strategic vision while building meaningful partnerships across all organizational levels. This role combines operational excellence with stakeholder-focused leadership to create exceptional workplace experiences that drive employee engagement and business success. You'll directly impact employee satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business continuity while positioning our organization as an employer of choice through exceptional facility stewardship.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Drive operational excellence across all facility functions including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security systems, building maintenance programs, and preventive maintenance schedules that maximize equipment lifespan while minimizing business disruption
• Manage space planning and optimization including office layouts, workspace configuration, and renovation projects to support evolving business needs and hybrid work models, ensuring quality delivery within budget and timeline parameters
• Serve as primary liaison with C-suite executives, department heads, cross-functional teams, and executive assistants to understand and anticipate facility needs, implementing client programs and maintaining exceptional service standards
• Cultivate strategic vendor relationships with contractors, service providers, and suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and cost optimization while managing compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards
• Lead facility committees and stakeholder meetings to gather feedback, communicate operational updates, and partner with HR and IT teams to create integrated workplace solutions that support employee experience
• Develop and execute long-term facility master plans that align with business growth projections, lead budget planning initiatives, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings
• Implement workplace technology solutions including space management systems, digital room booking platforms, and IoT building management systems while analyzing facility utilization data to optimize space allocation and support data-driven real estate decisions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 7 years progressive facilities management experience with at least 3 years in leadership roles managing teams and operations
• Proven track record managing large-scale facility operations (50,000+ square feet or multi-site portfolios) in corporate office environments
• Strong technical expertise with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems with demonstrated ability to oversee maintenance programs and troubleshoot complex facility issues
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with proven ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels including C-suite executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams
• Budget management experience including cost planning, vendor negotiations, and identifying operational efficiency opportunities
• Demonstrated project management capabilities in coordinating renovations, space planning initiatives, and facility improvement projects within budget and timeline constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or equivalent recognized credentials
• Experience with workplace technology platforms including space management systems, digital room booking tools, and IoT-enabled building management systems
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy management programs aligned with corporate environmental goals and green building standards
• Familiarity with hybrid workplace models and modern workplace design trends that support flexible work arrangements
• Experience managing multinational corporate office environments with understanding of diverse stakeholder needs and cultural considerations
• Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage facility utilization data and KPIs to drive strategic decision-making and demonstrate ROI
• Background in change management and communication strategies that effectively engage employees during facility transitions, improvements, or maintenance activities
• internal title will be Workplace Experience Leader