Chicago School Facilities Lead: Efficient Ops

JLL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Chicago is seeking a Facilities Manager to serve as the single point of contact for facility services across a portfolio of public schools. You will support the Regional Program Manager and FM team, coordinating a supervisor and operating engineer group to deliver quality facilities management.

You will drive data-driven improvements, manage budgets, oversee third-party contracts, and ensure all work orders and asset data are tracked in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management with management emphasis.
• 5+ years industry experience in K-12, higher education, corporate environment, or as a third-party service provider or consultant.
• Experience using CMMS and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Regional Program Manager in implementing facility management services and serve as primary relationship manager for Principals, Network Chiefs, and CPS facilities management team.
• Collaborate with CPS facilities department to manage budget, funding priorities, and coordinate with Chief Engineers on maintenance, repairs, and facility operations delivery.
• Develop and implement innovative programs, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Manage performance against established SLAs, KPIs, and metrics while conducting and reporting on QMS special inspections.
• Use data-driven decision making to ensure high-quality facility management services and resolve issues effectively.
• Oversee facilities support team and ensure quality delivery of services including third-party service contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget mgmt

CMMS

MS Office

Building systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JLL in Chicago is seeking a Facilities Manager to serve as the single point of contact for facility services across a portfolio of public schools. You will support the Regional Program Manager and FM team, coordinating a supervisor and operating engineer group to deliver quality facilities management.

You will drive data-driven improvements, manage budgets, oversee third-party contracts, and ensure all work orders and asset data are tracked in the CMMS.