Assistant Facilities Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support the Facilities Manager in delivering comprehensive property operations and maintenance for client portfolios. The role emphasizes budget management, vendor coordination, and strong client relationships to ensure operational excellence and a welcoming workplace.

Located on-site in Houston, the position requires a minimum of two years' corporate experience and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of industry experience in corporate environment or third-party service provider.
• Managerial experience including budget management, contract management, and team development.
• Superior people management and client relationship management skills.
• Experience managing multiple vendors and small capital projects.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in executing portfolio management needs including financial, technical, maintenance, and procurement activities
• Monitor and enhance customer satisfaction through service delivery excellence and hospitality program support
• Manage relationships with key client representatives and on-site stakeholders to discuss service delivery and facility planning
• Operate and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management and tracking
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspections to ensure compliance and operational standards
• Prepare, submit, and manage facility budgets while tracking variances and ensuring accurate forecasting
• Coordinate with service providers and vendors, ensuring contract compliance and deliverable accountability
• Respond to critical after-hours issues and participate as a key team member in emergency situations
• Support implementation of short and long-term facility projects and provide input for business cases

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Vendor management

Budget management

Contract management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

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.

What this job involves:

The Assistant Facilities Manager supports the Facilities Manager in delivering comprehensive property operations and maintenance services for assigned client portfolios. This role focuses on ensuring operational excellence while maintaining high customer satisfaction through financial management, facility maintenance, vendor coordination, and client relationship development. You'll be instrumental in supporting corporate real estate goals while fostering a safe, efficient, and welcoming workplace environment.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Support the Facilities Manager in executing portfolio management needs including financial, technical, maintenance, and procurement activities
• Monitor and enhance customer satisfaction through service delivery excellence and hospitality program support
• Manage relationships with key client representatives and on-site stakeholders to discuss service delivery and facility planning
• Operate and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management and tracking
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly facility inspections to ensure compliance and operational standards
• Prepare, submit, and manage facility budgets while tracking variances and ensuring accurate forecasting
• Coordinate with service providers and vendors, ensuring contract compliance and deliverable accountability
• Respond to critical after-hours issues and participate as a key team member in emergency situations
• Support implementation of short and long-term facility projects and provide input for business cases

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

• Minimum two years of industry experience in corporate environment or third-party service provider
• Managerial experience including budget management, contract management, and team development
• Superior people management and client relationship management skills
• Experience managing multiple vendors and small capital projects
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills with ability to work across all organizational levels
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with data-driven decision-making ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working on client accounts
• History of "delighting" facility occupants through exceptional service delivery

Location and Compensation:

Location: Houston, TX, on-site

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 / year The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data

Visa Sponsorship and Work Authorization:

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations:

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. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

Personalised Benefits that Support Personal Well-Being and Growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritises mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.

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. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

For further information, visit jll.com.