Facility Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated seeks a Facilities Manager to lead operations for two client sites in Pennsylvania. The role requires oversight of HVAC, cleanroom environments, and regulatory compliance to enable scientific work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in facilities management, including life sciences or biotech environments, and strong vendor management and budgeting skills. This position is onsite in Malvern, PA with travel to Wayne, PA up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.
• 5+ years of facility management experience, with at least 2 years in Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of FDA, GMP, GLP, and biosafety level requirements for research and manufacturing facilities
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; client facing
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS work order system
• Ability to work in matrix environment between client, vendors, and engineers
• Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary

Responsibilities

• Be point of contact for client, JLL site team, and vendors at assigned client site
• Oversee delivery of services for 2 additional client sites
• Implement JLL programs, processes and procedures that reduce short- and long-term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with the Facility Management Lead and the client.
• Own monthly/quarterly/annual reporting against assigned KPIs
• Oversee the development and management of expense budgets by interfacing closely with the JLL finance and client representatives
• Coordinate with building engineering staff and landlords
• Other duties and tasks as assigned
• Position requires FM to be onsite daily with client and available to travel to additional supported sites as applicable

Skills

Facility Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Client Facing

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Facilities Management

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

The Facilities Manager will be the single point of contact responsible for facilities management and oversight at 2 PA client sites. You'll oversee the daily operations of a mission-critical research and manufacturing environment where precision, compliance, and safety are paramount. This role demands a strategic thinker who can balance the technical complexities of specialized HVAC systems, cleanroom environments, and regulatory requirements with exceptional client service and team leadership. You'll serve as the primary point of contact between JLL and the client, ensuring seamless facility operations that enable groundbreaking scientific work to flourish.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Be point of contact for client, JLL site team, and vendors at assigned client site
• Oversee delivery of services for 2 additional client sites
• Implement JLL programs, processes and procedures that reduce short- and long-term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with the Facility Management Lead and the client.
• Own monthly/quarterly/annual reporting against assigned KPIs
• Oversee the development and management of expense budgets by interfacing closely with the JLL finance and client representatives
• Coordinate with building engineering staff and landlords
• Other duties and tasks as assigned
• Position requires FM to be onsite daily with client and available to travel to additional supported sites as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis
• 5+ years of facility management experience, with at least 2 years in Life Sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or laboratory environments
• Comprehensive knowledge of FDA, GMP, GLP, and biosafety level requirements for research and manufacturing facilities
• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; client facing
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and CMMS work order system
• Ability to work in matrix environment between client, vendors, and engineers
• Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in matrix management organization managing teams of 5+ people
• Proven experience managing multi-site facilities, budgets and vendor contracts

Location

Location: Malvern, PA (on-site). Traveling 25% to Wayne, PA. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay