Lead Hard Services Manager – Life Science Campus

JLL; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision care

Parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Hard Services Manager for a cutting-edge life science campus in South San Francisco, CA. You will oversee the operation of critical HVAC, electrical, and lab systems, acting as the technical liaison between the client, vendors, and internal teams to deliver reliable, compliant facilities services.

You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, manage budgets and capital projects, and ensure safety and regulatory adherence across BAS, GMP, and FDA-related environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in facilities maintenance with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with life science facilities, hospitals, data centers, or pharma manufacturing.
• Knowledge of BAS, energy management, and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and engineers.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for hard services including HVAC, electrical, and lab support equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects from planning through execution.
• Conduct facility inspections and system assessments for performance improvements and energy efficiency.
• Respond to emergencies with timely, technically sound solutions.
• Maintain thorough documentation using CMMS and related records.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety teams to follow safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities operations

BAS knowledge

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS (SAP)

Building automation systems

Job description

JLL is seeking a Hard Services Manager for a cutting-edge life science campus in South San Francisco, CA. You will oversee the operation of critical HVAC, electrical, and lab systems, acting as the technical liaison between the client, vendors, and internal teams to deliver reliable, compliant facilities services.

You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, manage budgets and capital projects, and ensure safety and regulatory adherence across BAS, GMP, and FDA-related environments.