Assistant Facilities Manager- Financial Services -JLL
What this job involves:
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.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Facilities Operations
- 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
Client & Stakeholder Management
- 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
Financial Management
- 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
Vendor & Service Provider Management
- 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
Hospitality & Workplace Experience
- 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
Projects & Operational Improvements
- 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
Leadership & Team Development
- 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
Required qualifications:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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)
Schedule:
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.
Location:
New York, NY