Assistant Facilities Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
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Job summary
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in New York, NY seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager for a financial services client. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate vendor activities, manage budgets, and maintain building systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and top-tier service.
You will partner with Engineering, Security, Workplace Experience, and leadership to deliver hospitality-driven facilities management, safety, and continuous improvement across a Class A environment.
Qualifications
- HS diploma with 4+ years in Facilities Management or related field.
- Experience in financial services or highly regulated corporate environments.
- Knowledge of building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, invoices, POs, financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across assigned floors and departments.
- Manage work orders from initiation to completion.
- Support management of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting).
- Coordinate vendor activities and after-hours work.
- Identify risks and improve operational efficiency.
- Lead and develop Facilities Coordinators and junior staff.
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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.
The Assistant Facilities Manager will support the delivery of best-in-class facilities services across a complex, fast-paced corporate environment supporting a financial services client in New York City. You'll have direct responsibility for day-to-day facility operations within assigned areas while partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Security, Workplace Experience, and others. The ideal candidate combines strong operational knowledge with financial acumen, leadership, attention to detail, and a hospitality-driven mindset. You'll be comfortable taking ownership, making informed decisions, managing vendors, interacting with client stakeholders, and operating within a highly regulated and compliance-focused environment. Experience supporting financial institutions, Class A commercial office environments, or similarly complex corporate facilities is strongly preferred.
- Support the Facilities Manager in overseeing daily operations across assigned floors and departments, taking ownership of operational performance and ensuring consistent service delivery
- Conduct regular facility inspections to proactively identify maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and workplace experience concerns
- Manage work orders from initiation through completion, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities with Engineering and service providers
- Support management of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, vertical transportation, and fire/life safety
- Coordinate shutdowns, after-hours work, repairs, and vendor activities while ensuring operational readiness for executive meetings, client visits, and high-profile events
- Identify recurring operational issues, develop sustainable solutions, and immediately elevate potential safety, regulatory, operational, or reputational risks
- Participate in emergency response and business continuity activities as required
- Develop strong working relationships with client stakeholders and serve as a trusted point of contact for facilities-related matters
- Respond to client requests with urgency and professionalism, maintaining proactive communication regarding ongoing work, operational impacts, and resolution timelines
- Participate in client meetings to provide updates on operational performance, projects, and areas requiring attention
- Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to improve service delivery and workplace experience
- Support annual operating budgets, forecasts, accruals, variance reporting, and financial planning
- Review invoices for accuracy and alignment with approved scopes, contracts, and completed work
- Monitor expenses within assigned areas, assist with monthly financial reporting, and provide clear explanations for variances
- Obtain and evaluate vendor proposals to ensure appropriate pricing and services
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and improved resource utilization while maintaining service quality
- Manage day-to-day relationships with service providers including Engineering, Janitorial, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Pest Control, Vertical Transportation, and specialty contractors
- Ensure vendors consistently meet contractual scopes, SLAs, KPIs, safety requirements, and client expectations
- Conduct vendor performance reviews, validate completed work before approving payment, and coordinate scheduling, building access, and required documentation
- Foster strong vendor partnerships while maintaining accountability for performance and results
- Champion a hospitality-first approach to facilities management and service delivery
- Ensure employee-facing spaces including conference rooms, pantries, restrooms, common areas, and executive spaces consistently meet established standards
- Partner with Workplace Experience, Food Services, Security, Events, and Engineering teams to provide a seamless employee and visitor experience
- Support and independently manage small to mid-sized facility projects from scope development through completion
- Coordinate vendors, track schedules and budgets, and minimize disruption to business operations
- Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve documentation, and increase operational efficiency
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Facilities Coordinators and junior team members
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, hospitality, safety, and continuous improvement
- Step in for the Facilities Manager when appropriate and demonstrate readiness to take on increasing responsibility
- HS diploma 4+ years of experience in Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Property Management, Building Operations, Workplace Experience, or a related field.
- Experience within financial services, investment banking, Class A commercial office environments, or another highly regulated corporate environment.
- Working knowledge of commercial building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, vertical transportation, and general building maintenance.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, invoice management, purchase orders, and financial reporting.
- Strong vendor and contract management skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and Environmental Health & Safety requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, client stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Real Estate, or a related discipline.
- Experience within the NYC commercial real estate market.
- Knowledge of NYC building codes, Local Laws, FDNY, DOB, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility for earlier start times or occasional weekend support. Occasional 5AM shift coverage for inspection reporting to client.
New York, NY
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this position: 75,000.00 – 85,000.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.
Personalized 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 prioritizes 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
At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.
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 HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.
JLL is a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, with operations in over 80 countries around the world. With a legacy spanning more than 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a Fortune 500® company helping clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. 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 WAY.
JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.
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