Facilities Manager

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager in the Kansas City area to oversee site operations, staff, and service quality in accordance with JLL standards. You will manage electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety systems while coordinating with client leadership and vendors.

Responsibilities include developing startup plans for projects, ensuring regulatory and federal/state compliance, maintaining budgets, conducting site inspections, and driving continuous improvements in quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of third-party commercial IFM experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing cleaning/custodial, landscaping, waste, and pest control programs.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and BAS.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate properties and staff according to JLL standards and procedures.
• Develop, implement, manage, and maintain site services, performance, processes, and quality standards.
• Lead efficient operations and maintenance of facility electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety systems.
• Interface with client senior management, vendors, and organizational stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed operational budgets and regular and ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

Data Analysis

Operational Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

BAS Systems

Job description

• Manage and operate properties and staff according to JLL standards and procedures
• Develop, implement, manage, and maintain site services, performance, processes, and quality standards
• Lead efficient operations and maintenance of facility electrical, mechanical, structural, and life-safety systems
• Analyze trends and data to anticipate and proactively address client‑environment issues
• Interface with client senior management, vendors, and organizational stakeholders
• Conduct planned site inspections to assure service quality
• Develop and implement startup plans and schedules for assigned projects
• Identify internal disciplines, vendors, and subcontractors and ensure PTPs, job plans, and materials support successful system startups
• Coordinate OAT/FAT certificates, warranties, and manufacturer paperwork
• Monitor work requests and manage vendor quality, service, costs, and contract compliance
• Maintain positive client relationships, resolve conflicts, analyze solutions, and address quality issues and customer complaints
• Manage engineering compliance, applicable codes, specifications, standards, and federal/state regulations
• Prepare detailed operational budgets and regular and ad-hoc reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 5+ years of third-party commercial integrated facilities management (IFM) experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Experience managing cleaning/custodial, landscaping, solid waste & recycling, and pest control programs/applications
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, with fair knowledge of roofing systems and BAS systems
• Ability to multi-task and effectively organize responsibilities to achieve goals and objectives
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Financial acumen to manage budgets for projects and operations
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Preferred: Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or similar professional certification
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior team members and contribute to talent development
• Onsite Monday-Friday, 8-5, with on-call rotation expectation
• 30-50% travel throughout the greater Kansas City area to multiple sites

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Facilities Management, including the management of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Proven ability to lead operations, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships while ensuring service quality and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Integrated Facilities Management (IFM)
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Knowledge
• Budget Management
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Leadership and Mentoring

Hard Skills

• Facilities Management
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Operational Budgeting
• Quality Assurance
• Vendor Management
• Site Inspections
• Startup Plans Development
• Contract Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

• Conflict Resolution
• Self-Motivation
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Multi-tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)

Industry Keywords

• Third-Party Commercial Facilities Management
• Life-Safety Systems
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Cleaning/Custodial Management
• Landscaping Management
• Solid Waste Management
• Pest Control Management
• Federal/State Regulations
• Performance Standards
• Client Management