Workplace Services Manager

*US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Workplace Services Program Manager in Houston, TX. The role directs and oversees facilities operations, vendor performance, and service delivery to meet client expectations and ensure minimal business disruption.

You will lead a team, manage third-party vendors, ensure GMP/non-GMP compliance, and align services with client goals while promoting safety and efficiency across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities services and client relationships.
• Knowledge of GMP and Non-GMP requirements in client contracts.
• Ability to supervise onsite staff and third-party vendors.
• On-site role based in Houston, TX

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive client partnerships through clear communication and service levels.
• Lead Facilities Management team to deliver safe, compliant operations.
• Oversee soft services such as pest control, housekeeping, mail and lab services.
• Manage subcontractors, procurement, and budget to meet client expectations.
• Collaborate with EHS, Finance and Procurement to align with client goals.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Vendor management

Facilities management

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.

JLL Workplace Services Program Manager

Job Summary

The Workplace Services Manager directs and oversees the operations and performance of JLL personnel and third party vendors & suppliers. Performs and/or directs the performance of all facility departmental service requests, ensuring that work is performed correctly in all spaces and this is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of business disruption.

Customer Relationships (Client)

• Proactively develop and manage positive client partnership through due diligence and concise communications and ensuring that expected service levels are achieved.
• Develop strong partnership with clients through trust, actions and results.
• Comply with all GMP and Non-GMP requirements of the Client contract and meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators.
• Deliver an exceptional quality of service to the client, as reflected by client feedback.
• Encourage proactive communication before and after End User Satisfaction Survey and lead the development of Action Plans.

Leadership/Staff Management (People)

• Drive success, engagement and continuation of culture change in the Facilities Management Team
• Actively support a proactive environment of teamwork, co-operation, performance excellence and personal success.
• Act as an ambassador for JLL by behaving consistently with cultural and ethical requirements and participating in company activities.
• Develop the team’s existing skills and add new competencies to enhance service and drive opportunities for more self-performance
• Participate in the individual performance management program, and personal development planning process.
• Drive and promote safety culture within the portfolio including clients, subcontractors, suppliers and visitors.

Service Delivery (Growth)

• Primary responsibility is to support JLL onsite senior leadership team on oversight and management of facilities soft services activities, such as pest control program, GMP and Non-GMP janitorial (housekeeping) services, mail services, laboratory & glass wash services, landscaping, nonhazardous waste management, Pest Control, internal events & meetings, and any other soft services as assigned by the client.
• Supports in the implementation of any new technologies to support the operations as it relates to GMP and regulated cleaning environments
• Liaising with the EHS team and assisting with any technical issues arising from an incident, near miss, good catch investigation or other circumstances, which require a facilities soft services subject matter expert.
• Accountable to lead deployment of workplace and employee experience initiatives and programs at site level, which includes to understand JLL and client goals, objectives and focus areas for workplace experience services by developing plans on how to better deploy, implement and reach adoption to meet and fit business needs.
• Provide quality analysis of customer service results and develop effective response strategies to proactively communicate action plans and issues to the site senior facilities leadership team.
• Accountable for soft services subcontractor and supplier management, and procurement compliance and ensure all critical services vendor PM's are completed as per schedule to deliver goods and services against contracts, quality agreements and client expectations.
• Assist in negotiating service contracts under the direction of the Senior Facility Management Team members
• Successful financial performance of soft services operating budgets of the client account, also identify cost savings opportunities within the workplace services program while summarizing and forecasting or unforeseen expenditures, and maintaining high level of customer satisfaction throughout the year.
• Establish relationships with Site Leads, area managers, business partners such as EHS leads, Finance, Procurement, CoE to establish trust and credibility in the delivery of IFM services.
• Provide input and support to strategic planning initiatives and work with Senior Facility Management Team to identify saving reduction opportunities and make recommendations to the Senior Facility Manager for consideration
• Follow all Company mandated change-control procedures as they relate to GxP and EH&S requirements.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining JLLs practices across all engineering disciplines to meet client and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) compliance requirements.
• Assist in the development and completion of JLL Operational Compliance Program (OCP), and any other JLL corporate programs, as required.
• Support Business Continuity Planning. Report and align with client, and drive mitigation as required.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as requested.

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

Location: On-site - Houston, TX

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.

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") 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.

For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.

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At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. 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.