Assistant Facilities Manager

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity and parental leave

Volunteer days

Referral bonuses

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager in Houston, TX. The role involves leading a facilities team to ensure safe, well-maintained environments for employees and clients. Typical responsibilities include recruiting, mentoring staff, and managing repair and maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in facilities management and possess strong strategic, communication, and leadership skills. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years previous facility or construction management experience in commercial offices.
• Experience in building teams and managing staff across multiple locations.
• Proficient in using service desk ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a facilities team ensuring safety and maintenance of properties.
• Developing and mentoring team members.
• Overseeing repair and maintenance projects.

Skills

Team Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Safety Knowledge (OSHA)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or similar

Job description

Houston, TX (3600) 3600 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Suite 600 Houston, TX 77042, USA

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

• Employee‑owned, client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview

As an Assistant Facilities Manager in LJA Facilities, you will lead a team to ensure all LJA facilities are safe and well‑maintained for employee owners and clients, that maintenance and repair services are handled efficiently and cost‑effectively, and that each facility is appropriately staffed and maintained in alignment with LJA standards.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Recruiting and building a facilities team that shares a collaborative and supportive teamwork environment where individuals continually improve processes, share knowledge, and exceed client expectations
• Developing, mentoring, and coaching the facilities team to facilitate career growth and professional development through trainings, regular one‑on‑ones, quarterly goal meetings, and annual performance reviews
• Overseeing repair and maintenance projects in categories including but not limited to remodels, buildouts, new facility preparations, vacant office closures, furniture installations, preventative maintenance, and repairs
• Establishing and implementing a preventative maintenance program for each location with the Facilities Manager
• Managing the Service Desk ticketing system to ensure SLAs and KPIs are achieved and providing regular reporting and status updates
• Driving innovation through the development of best practices, operational and service efficiency as well as identifying industry trends and tools that would contribute to our operational excellence goals
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders at each location and establishing communication channels ensuring facility/office services needs are being met in a timely and efficient manner
• Serving as the first point of escalation for facilities‑related issues and developing solutions and resolutions for issues that arise
• Establishing relationships with property managers and engineers at each location and coordinating, as needed, to address issues or concerns
• Receiving and reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, approving if correct, and processing appropriately to ensure timely payment
• Identifying, evaluating, and managing facilities vendors which includes the development of RFPs, reviewing contracts through QBRs, and supervising contractors for a variety of services including electrical, plumbing, general contractors, painters, HVAC, furniture vendors, vending machine vendors, etc.
• Responding to weather incidents, disasters, and accidents/incidents at assigned locations which may occur after hours, on weekends, or on holidays
• Coordinating with the safety management team ensuring the safety of all job sites and all facility team members through the establishment and use of JSAs, emergency action plans, disaster recovery procedures, office safety inspections, etc.
• Collaborating with multiple departments on projects regularly which includes IT, marketing, accounting, reprographics, document management, legal, and HSE
• Performing other job‑related duties as assigned or required

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

• 5+ years previous facility manager / construction manager experience in commercial offices or similar property portfolios (including management of a team)
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Corporate Real Estate, or Project Management is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Proficient in anticipating client needs, thinking strategically, focusing on solutions, and acting proactively or reactively as dictated by circumstances
• Experience in building a team and managing staff across multiple locations
• Adept at using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and service desk ticketing systems
• Knowledgeable about OSHA and general safety
• Skilled in the use of tools to make repairs and perform regular maintenance tasks
• Practiced in strong written and verbal communication skills both functional and cross‑functional
• Able to prioritize and organize tasks across various locations

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Facilities‑related certification (e.g., IFMA, FMP, CFM) preferred
• Knowledge of project management tools (Microsoft Project, Monday.com) preferred
• Knowledge of management and oversight of multi‑building/mixed‑asset sites preferred
• Knowledge of fleet management preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Level Up with LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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