Facilities Manager (Projects)

JLL; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Facilities Manager in the Arlington, VA area to lead small-scale construction projects valued under $50,000. You will coordinate planning, budgets, schedules, and quality, while communicating with clients, internal teams, and vendors to ensure safe, efficient workspaces that reflect client values and responsible resource use.

You will travel up to 25% to site locations nationwide, manage procurement support, and leverage tools like AutoCAD and the Atlassian suite to keep

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years’ experience managing facilities-related projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable traveling up to 25% and commuting to office in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Act as the primary liaison between customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure clear, timely communication
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety standards, codes, and regulations
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including RFP development, vendor selection support, and project setup
• Coordinate architects, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal partners to drive alignment and execution
• Track project risks related to scope, schedule, budget, and safety, and support mitigation planning
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting on schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, and closeout
• Coordinate warranty activities and post‑construction repairs to ensure timely resolution

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

AutoCAD

Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Jira Service Management)

Project management tools

Job description

As a Facilities Manager, you will lead the successful execution of small-scale construction projects, typically valued under $50,000, on behalf of the client. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and external vendors through clear communication, meticulous project oversight, and precise attention to detail. You will ensure that all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, ultimately supporting the creation of principles-driven workspaces that embody the clients organizational values, demonstrate responsible resource stewardship, and provide safe, functional environments where teams can perform at their best.

How You Will Contribute

• Coordinate construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met
• Act as the primary liaison between customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure clear, timely communication
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety standards, codes, and regulations
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including RFP development, vendor selection support, and project setup
• Coordinate architects, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal partners to drive alignment and execution
• Track project risks related to scope, schedule, budget, and safety, and support mitigation planning
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting on schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, and closeout
• Coordinate warranty activities and post‑construction repairs to ensure timely resolution
  

What You Will Bring

• 2-5+ years’ experience with managing projects in the facilities management space
• Preference given to candidates to are able to commute to the Arlington, Viginia office daily except when traveling to remote office locations
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time to construction sites throughout the United States
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite
• Communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• High attention to detail and customer service mindset
  

Standout Candidates Will Bring

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools
• Experience with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Jira Service Management)
• Experience with project management tools and software