Assistant Facilities Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) seeks an Assistant Facilities Manager in Washington, DC to oversee on-site operations, vendor management, and budgeting while leading a professional team focused on delivering exceptional workplace experiences.

You will coordinate with area managers and internal stakeholders to ensure safety, contract compliance, and high-quality service across janitorial, security, fitness, and food services, with 10–20% travel and rotating on-call duties.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in facilities management or related field.
• Experience managing a small team with leadership capabilities.
• Basic knowledge of building systems including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Effective contractor and vendor management with ability to ensure compliance.
• Proficient in a range of IT tools and platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations in accordance with policies and contract scope, ensuring health, safety, and risk management compliance.
• Oversee vendor management for janitorial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, critical systems, HVAC, and other services; ensure contract compliance and insurance requirements.
• Lead, develop, and supervise a professional, creative, and detail-oriented team with onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Develop and manage client relationships to meet KPIs and deliver quality service.
• Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly spend reporting while managing vendor PO, invoices, and payments.
• Support short and long-term projects including moves, reconfigurations, events, and capital planning while coordinating with fitness, food services, security, and capital project teams.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule to address emergencies outside regular hours.

Skills

Vendor management

Team leadership

Budget management

Facilities operations

Building systems knowledge

IT tools

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

2+ years facilities management

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager - JLL

What this job involves:

As an Assistant Facilities Manager at JLL, you'll be at the heart of creating exceptional workplace experiences for our clients in Washington, DC. This role combines hands‑on site operations management with strategic vendor oversight, budget management, and team leadership. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees, and you'll see that commitment in action as you manage day‑to‑day building operations while implementing innovative solutions that reduce costs and increase productivity. You'll develop strong client relationships, coordinate with multiple service teams including janitorial, security, fitness, and food services, and lead a professional team dedicated to operational excellence. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and in this role you'll partner closely with area managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure facilities run seamlessly. With approximately 10-20% travel and a rotating on‑call schedule, you'll have varied responsibilities that keep you engaged while building valuable experience across all aspects of facilities management.

What your day‑to‑day will look like:

• Manage site operations in accordance with all agreed policies, procedures, and contract scope while ensuring health, safety, and risk management compliance
• Oversee vendor management for janitorial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, critical systems, HVAC, and other services, ensuring contract compliance and insurance requirements are met
• Lead, develop, and supervise a professional, creative, and detail‑oriented team, providing excellent onboarding, training, and performance management
• Proactively develop and manage client relationships to achieve expected service levels, meet key performance indicators, and deliver exceptional quality of service
• Assist with annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly spend reporting while managing vendor purchase orders, invoices, and payments to achieve financial targets
• Support short and long‑term projects including moves, reconfigurations, events, and capital planning while coordinating internally with fitness, food services, security, and capital project teams
• Participate in rotating on‑call schedule to address client emergencies outside of regular business hours

Required qualifications:

• HS diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in facilities management or related field
• Experience managing a small team with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Basic knowledge of building systems including mechanical and electrical systems
• Effective contractor and vendor management skills with ability to ensure compliance
• Proficient in a range of information technology tools and platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills with excellent communication abilities

Preferred qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Ability to multitask and work independently without direct supervision
• Ability to plan and manage work effectively under time constraints
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and budget management
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and cost reduction strategies

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: approximately 10 - 20%

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

Estimated compensation for this position: 71,900.00 – 88,000.00 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.

Location: On‑site –Washington, DC

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.

• 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), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

For candidates in the United States, please view our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. 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 > I want to work for JLL.

Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job‑related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. 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.