Sr Manager, Facilities

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay early access

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Service Delivery Leader to manage a portfolio of retail banking and cafe locations. You will oversee facility managers, ensure service quality, and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires leading remote teams across time zones, traveling up to 30% to visit sites, and delivering compliant, high-standards operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; professional certifications preferred.
• 7+ years in facility management with 3+ years managing other facility managers.
• Proven experience managing remote teams across time zones.
• Ability to travel up to 30% to support portfolio locations.
• Proficiency with IT tools and platforms.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Track record of developing high-performing facility management teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility managers delivering services across multi-site retail and cafe environments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment, and risk policies.
• Drive cost savings and optimize operating budgets.
• Lead recruitment and development of facility management teams.
• Maintain client relationships and meet KPIs for operations.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Travel up to 30%

IT tools proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Facility management

Retail/hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.

What this job involves

Service Delivery Manage the delivery of facilities services to an assigned portfolio of retail bank branches and cafes in accordance with all agreed policies, procedures, and contract scope. Act as the primary point of contact for the client regarding operations. Oversee facility managers who handle day-to-day operations, ensuring their teams maintain optimal performance and upkeep of customer-facing retail locations while addressing issues and escalations. Monitor facility managers' vendor management activities to ensure service delivery standards are met in retail banking and cafe environments, reviewing documentation of scope changes and instances of poor performance.

Direct facility managers in documenting and addressing poor performance to correct issues and maintain service excellence in client-facing locations. Ensure facility managers adhere to preventative maintenance schedules to maintain reliability of HVAC, security systems, point-of-sale equipment, ATMs, and other critical infrastructure while driving consistency across the portfolio. Develop and implement innovative programs and processes that facility managers can execute to reduce short and long-term operating costs while maintaining the customer experience and increasing operational efficiency.

Ensure compliance with all health, safety, food safety (where applicable), environment, and risk management policies and procedures specific to retail banking and food service operations across all managed locations. Support account-wide initiatives such as compliance reviews, health inspections, audits, and training programs through driving implementation at a regional portfolio level and coordinating with facility managers. Drive initiatives such as benchmarking, best practices, and continuous improvement tailored to retail operations, providing strategic direction to facility managers.

Coordinate engagement between facility managers and other internal teams. Identify and establish JLL subject matter experts to bring value to the client and facilitate engagement across retail banking and hospitality sectors.

Client Relationships

Proactively develop and manage senior-level client relationships, ensuring that expected service levels are achieved and that facilities support excellent customer experiences. Ensure facility managers comply with all requirements of the client contract and meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators related to operations. Deliver an exceptional quality of service to the client through effective oversight of facility managers, as reflected by client feedback and customer satisfaction metrics.

Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability

Oversee the development and management of facility operating budgets for the assigned portfolio, reviewing facility managers' budget tracking and ensuring management within target of agreed budgets while identifying efficiencies and savings. Drive cost savings initiatives by directing facility managers to maximize utilization of suppliers, preferred vendors/contractors, and identify additional efficiency opportunities consistent with client goals in retail banking and cafe environments.

Review and approve current financial year budget spend reports (actual vs. budget, variance, etc.), analyze expenditure across the portfolio, and demonstrate value or alternative efficiency initiatives (cost savings or increased account profitability). Oversee the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for your portfolio, coordinating inputs from facility managers. Monitor facility managers' payment processing to vendors, ensuring use of available systems and compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. Ensure compliance within delegated financial and contractual authorities across all facility managers and locations.

Leadership / Staff Management

Lead recruitment efforts for facility managers and oversee their management of professional, customer-focused, creative, energetic, and detail-oriented teams dedicated to supporting exceptional retail banking and cafe experiences. Coach facility managers in their performance management responsibilities and personal development planning for their team members. Mentor, train, and support facility managers to actively foster an environment of teamwork, cooperation, performance excellence, and personal success across the portfolio.

Conduct performance reviews and development planning for facility managers, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed. Align with the facilities leadership team as a senior manager and provide strategic direction for all facilities matters at the assigned locations. Act as an ambassador for JLL, adopting and maintaining the firm’s core values of Teamwork, Ethics, and Excellence while modeling leadership behaviors for facility managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Relevant certifications and industry designations preferred (i.e., LEED, CFM, FMP, or food service/hospitality management certifications)
• 7+ years of leadership in a facility management environment with at least 3 years managing other facility managers who oversee retail, banking, or hospitality facilities
• Proven experience managing remote teams and facility managers across multiple time zones and geographic regions
• Ability to travel up to 30% to visit locations across the portfolio and support facility managers
• Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking ability, and problem-solving capability, particularly in customer-facing environments
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills with ability to interface with senior client stakeholders
• Proven record of developing high-performing facility management teams and providing excellent internal and external customer service in retail or hospitality settings

Employment Eligibility

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

Compensation

Estimated compensation for this position: 125,000.00 – 145,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location

Remote –New York, NY, Richmond, VA

Benefits

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth: JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

• 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

Privacy & Equal Opportunity

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity and to considering all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories or convictions, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. California Residents only If you are a California resident as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) please view our Supplemental Privacy Statement which describes your rights and disclosures about your personal information.

About JLL

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 WAY.

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