Facilities Manager

JLL; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Facilities Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL to serve as the single point of contact for facilities management, supporting the Regional Manager and Account Director in delivering high‑quality services. You will lead the plant operations team, oversee maintenance, safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance under the Master Services Agreement.

The role requires 5+ years in facility management, strong leadership in matrixed environments, and proficiency with CMMS/Work

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facility management, plant operations, or maintenance supervision.
• Experience managing budgets and personnel in matrixed organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS/Work Order systems and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the plant operations team and ensure programs run efficiently.
• Maintain regulatory compliance, safety, and quality assurance.
• Monitor financial performance and reporting; manage budgets.
• Oversee vendor performance and off-hours coverage as needed.
• Ensure staff is trained and adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure building systems comply with NFPA standards and local regulations.

Skills

Facility management

Budget & personnel management

Leadership in matrixed organizations

Verbal & written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS/Work Order systems

MS Office

MS SharePoint

Job description

What this job involves

The Facilities Manager will be the single point of contact responsible for facilities management, assisting the

Regional Manager and the Account Director with the delivery of quality facility management services. This role

manages facilities/plant operations teams which includes, but is not limited to, regulatory compliance, quality

assurance activities, financial performance and reporting, and personnel management/development. You

must comply with all JLL policies and procedures, including but not limited to ethics and business practice.

What is your day to day?

Supervise and direct the plant operations team; Ensuring that the Maintenance, Financial, CMMS,

Safety, and Regulatory Compliance programs are performed as efficiently as possible. Make

decisions with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and

business practices.

Maintain a working knowledge and ensures compliance with the Master Services Agreement (MSA)

Accountable for financial performance related to Operational Facilities spend while ensuring

adherence to established budgets.

Track trends and recommend action plans regarding KPI/SLA below standard performance (MSA

Driven) for Plant Operations/Engineering Services.

Provide oversight/support in the delivery of maintenance, projects and vendor activities supporting

critical operations and/or functions.

Ensure staff is trained in approved practices and procedures related to proper facility maintenance

techniques. Create a safe work environment for staff by ensuring adherence to all safety/infection

control policies and procedures/practices to include but not limited to the wearing of appropriate

protective clothing and gear and the proper handling of contaminated equipment and tools.

Accountable for ensuring that all building systems and equipment are maintained in accordance with

applicable State/Federal/Local regulatory requirements.

Determine the degree of compliance with applicable standards, as directed by JLL management,

specifically in the areas of NFPA101 Life Safety Code, Safety Management, Security Management,

Hazardous Materials Management and Waste.

Performs additional duties as requested.

Required

Desired experience and technical skills

5+ years of facility management, plant operations, engineering, or maintenance supervision

Experience

• Managerial experience required with proven budget and personnel responsibilities
• Strong organizational and management within matrixed organizations; oversight of both
• technical and administrative staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Share Point
• Computer proficiency in CMMS/Work Order systems
• Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary

Preferred

• College degree in a related engineering field, formal apprenticeship program or technical trade
• school
• Oversight of multiple facilities with varied functions