Facilities Operations Lead — DC (On-site)

JLL; 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

JLL in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations, vendor management, and budgeting while leading a professional team.

You will coordinate with janitorial, security, fitness and food service teams, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to cost reduction and productivity improvements. Travel 10-20% and on-call rotation apply. This role requires 2+ years in facilities management and strong IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of facilities management or related field.
• Experience leading 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree in Facilities Management

Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

CMMS

Job description

JLL in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations, vendor management, and budgeting while leading a professional team.

You will coordinate with janitorial, security, fitness and food service teams, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to cost reduction and productivity improvements. Travel 10-20% and on-call rotation apply. This role requires 2+ years in facilities management and strong IT and communication skills.