Senior Facilities Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee strategic facilities management programs for client portfolios at scale. You will lead multi-site operations, drive maintenance excellence, manage capital projects, and steer sustainability initiatives to align with client goals and budgets.

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with engineering, sustainability, and client stakeholders to deliver integrated, compliant, and cost-effective building performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive facilities management experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing large-scale facilities operations and multi-million dollar budgets.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, BAS).
• Vendor management, contract negotiation, and SLA oversight expertise.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive facilities management strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple properties to minimize disruption.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, evaluate performance and negotiate terms.
• Lead capital improvement projects from conception through completion, including budgeting and QA.
• Monitor budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to assess conditions and risks, implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated facilities solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and building codes; report to senior leadership.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

CMMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related experience

Tools

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.

Senior Facilities Manager - JLL

What this job involves:

As a Senior Facilities Manager at JLL, you’ll lead the strategic oversight and operational excellence of facilities management programs for our clients’ portfolios. This role puts you at the center of building performance, where you’ll orchestrate maintenance operations, vendor relationships, capital project execution, and sustainability initiatives that directly impact how people experience their workspaces. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders, translating business objectives into actionable facilities strategies while managing budgets, compliance requirements, and multi-site operations. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way—for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees—and in this role, you’ll do exactly that by ensuring facilities operate seamlessly, sustainably, and in alignment with our clients’ evolving needs. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and leverage data analytics to optimize building performance. This position requires both strategic vision and hands‑on problem‑solving, as you’ll balance long‑term planning with the ability to respond decisively to operational challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and execute comprehensive facilities management strategies aligned with client business objectives and organizational goals
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs across multiple properties, ensuring optimal building performance and minimal operational disruption
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts, conducting performance evaluations and negotiations to maximize value and service quality
• Lead capital improvement projects from conception through completion, including scope development, budgeting, contractor selection, and quality assurance
• Monitor and analyze facilities budgets, identifying cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining service excellence and compliance standards
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess building conditions, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including property management, engineering, sustainability, and client stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including health and safety, environmental, and building codes
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior leadership and clients, providing insights on facilities performance, project status, and strategic recommendations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related experience
• 6+ years of progressive experience in facilities management, with at least 2+ years in leadership capacity
• Proven track record managing large-scale facilities operations and multi-million dollar budgets
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation systems
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, contract negotiation, and service level agreement oversight
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Proficiency in CMMS/work order systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager), FMP (Facility Management Professional), or PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Experience implementing preventive maintenance programs and utilizing condition-based maintenance strategies
• Background in change management and process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma

Location:

Location: Newington, MA

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location: On-site –Derry, NH, Newington, NH

Benefits:

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. Jones Lang LaSalle('JLL') is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.