Senior Facilities Operations Manager – Life Sciences

JLL; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL in Cambridge, MA seeks a Facilities Operations Manager to lead a life-sciences facility, owning day-to-day operations, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and lab utilities to ensure safety and 24/7 reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities management and 6+ years of FM experience in life sciences, with strong regulatory knowledge and budget management. On-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of progressive facilities management experience, with 3+ years in life sciences/pharma/biotech environments.
• Regulatory knowledge including FDA regulations, GMP, and cleanroom standards.
• Experience managing HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency power, and lab utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facilities operations team – technicians, engineers, and vendor partners – fostering safety, accountability, energy, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee critical building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, lab support equipment) for 24/7 reliability.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, MWRA and other regulatory requirements for life sciences facilities.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs leveraging data analytics where applicable.
• Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and KPI performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects and equipment installations with minimal disruption.
• Respond to emergencies and lead root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and manage operating budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while preserving safety.
• Serve as primary liaison with client leadership on performance metrics and upcoming projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Facility management

Emerging tech mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Advanced degree in Engineering/Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

AI-integrated facilities management

Job description

JLL in Cambridge, MA seeks a Facilities Operations Manager to lead a life-sciences facility, owning day-to-day operations, vendor relationships, and continuous improvement. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and lab utilities to ensure safety and 24/7 reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or facilities management and 6+ years of FM experience in life sciences, with strong regulatory knowledge and budget management. On-site role with competitive benefits.