Facility Manager (Female)

Jones Lang Lasalle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle in Seattle seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a team or vendor group, serving as the on-site point of contact for clients and stakeholders while overseeing site budgets, maintenance and operations, contracts, purchasing, occupancy services, and helpdesk.

The role emphasizes driving safe, compliant operations and cost control, mentoring staff, and coordinating with account leads to deliver reliable service and optimise facility performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with a wide range of client staff.
• Customer-focused and proactive service approach.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to prioritise work.
• Ability to manage multiple operational matters daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team or vendor group for tactical delivery of services.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee site budgets, procurement, maintenance, and operations.
• Manage contracts, purchasing, safety, and occupancy services.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and drive performance to KPIs.

Skills

Client relations

Project management

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Facilities Manager (Female)

The Facilities Manager will assist the Account Lead in leading a team or vendor group to manage the tactical delivery for the assigned property/facility. The role acts as the on‑site key point of contact for stakeholders or clients when the Facilities Manager is absent, overseeing site budgets, accounting and finance, maintenance and operations, contract services, purchasing of material, equipment, & supplies, occupancy services, and helpdesk functions.

Major Responsibilities

• People Management
  • Instill a culture that reflects JLL’s core behaviours and values of being an Expert, Proactive, Innovative, Versatile, Team Player and Customer‑oriented.
  • Manage, coach, develop, and sustain a high‑quality, well‑motivated team.
  • Ensure high staff morale, trust, and work ethic.
  • Support teamwork, cooperation, and performance excellence.
  • Mentor and enable training and development of team members.
• Client/Stakeholder Management
  • Deliver excellent customer service to meet on‑site client expectations.
  • Build and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders or clients.
  • Monitor procedures to ensure client expectations are conveyed and acted upon.
• Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Manage multiple vendors, including hard and soft skills, to deliver services on time and within budget.
  • Handle vendor procurement processes in line with client procurement guidelines and JLL best practices.
• Contracts Management
  • Ensure all contracts are professionally delivered at the right cost and in line with the JLL Code of Ethics.
  • Monitor contract expiry and initiate re‑procurement when needed.
  • Continuously assess contracts to ensure best value to the client.
• Finance Management
  • Ensure site financial operations meet targets and control requirements.
  • Assist and monitor financial processes to ensure accounts payable procedures are followed.
• Health & Safety Management
  • Implement and manage safety procedures to provide a safe working environment.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards.
• Site Operations Management
  • Implement industry best practice operations.
  • Monitor building procedures and performance measures.
  • Ensure all Critical Environment (CEM) requirements are met.
  • Sought cost reduction and operational improvement opportunities.
  • Provide 24/7 emergency call support and site attendance.
• Risk Management
  • Implement and manage a property risk management program.
  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Follow escalation and incident reporting procedures.
  • Adhere to JLL’s business conduct and compliance guidelines.
• Achieve Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreement targets.

Qualifications

• Client Focus & Relationship Management
  • Comfortable interacting with a wide range of client staff and balancing client and firm requirements.
  • Customer‑oriented attitude with a proactive, professional approach to service.
• Project Management & Organizational Skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters daily.
• Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
  • Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively.
  • Analytical and quantitative problem‑solving ability.
  • Holistic approach with long‑term solutions.
• Other Personal Characteristics
  • Superior people management skills and the ability to lead, train, and promote collaborative relationships.
  • Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills in English and local language.
  • Attention to detail and passion for quality delivery.
  • Self‑motivated, confident, energetic, and able to handle stressful situations.
  • Flexible, adaptable to rapidly changing situations, and goal‑oriented.
  • Cooperative team player who initiates and follows through on improvement initiatives.
  • Honest, trustworthy, open to new ideas, and willing to challenge the status quo.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Supportive culture with comprehensive benefits prioritising mental, physical and emotional health.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within an entrepreneurial and inclusive environment.