Senior Maintenance Manager - Life Science Campus

JLL; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a life science campus in South San Francisco. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lab support systems to ensure peak reliability of critical facilities.

You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and energy efficiency to support world‑class scientific research.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on facilities maintenance with at least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing hard services operations.
• Hands-on expertise with complex mechanical and electrical systems in mission‑critical environments such as life science facilities, hospitals, data centers, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems (BAS), energy management, and preventive maintenance best practices.
• Experience leading, developing, and retaining high‑performing technical teams and managing budgets and vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and engineers, fostering continuous learning and collaborative problem-solving.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical distribution, emergency generators, chillers, boilers, BAS, and critical lab support equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance to meet life science facility requirements and safety standards.
• Develop and monitor operational budgets, track KPIs, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining reliability.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects from planning through execution as technical expert and client advocate.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and system assessments to identify optimization and energy-efficiency opportunities.
• Respond to emergencies and system failures with urgency and technical expertise to minimize impact on research operations.
• Maintain documentation using CMMS; ensure compliance reports and SOPs are up to date.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety teams to align activities with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Facilities maintenance leadership

BAS knowledge

HVAC systems

Budget management

Vendor management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS (SAP or similar)

Job description

JLL is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a life science campus in South San Francisco. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lab support systems to ensure peak reliability of critical facilities.

You will coordinate with vendors and internal teams, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in safety, compliance, and energy efficiency to support world‑class scientific research.