Facility Manager
JLL - Olive Branch, MS
Position Summary:
OVERVIEW
The Facilities Manager will (lead a team to) manage the day-to-day client activities for the assigned property/facility, and be the on-site key point of contact for key stakeholders and/or client. The role will assume overall responsibility for site budgets, accounting and finance, maintenance and operations, contract services, purchasing of material, equipment & supplies, occupancy services and helpdesk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
- Manage and coach team
- Develop and sustain a high-quality well motivated team
- Ensure high staff morale, trust and work ethics
- Build and maintain an environment that supports teamwork, co-operation and performance excellence within team
- Mentor and enable Training & Development of team members
CLIENT | STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Proactively engage stakeholders to ensure that on site client’s expectations are met
- Build and develop effective client / stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organization
- On-site key point of contact for Facilities in the client’s premises
PROCUREMENT AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT
- Ensure vendors are well-managed, delivering services on time and within budget
- Ensure that vendor procurement processes comply with agreed client procurement guidelines as well as Jones Lang LaSalle best practice
CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT
- Plan and manage all contracts to ensure that they are professionally delivered at the right costs
- Ensure expiry of contracts are well-monitored and re-procurement is initiated if needed
- Ensure contracts are continually assessed to deliver best value to the client
FINANCE MANAGEMENT
- Actively work to ensure that the site’s financial operations are meeting or exceeding targets and control requirements including the Jones Lang LaSalle Code of Ethics
- Ensure financial processes are followed at all times
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
- Ensure the provision of a safe working environment
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards
SITE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- Recommend continuous quality improvement practices and implement Industry Best Practice operations
- Implement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are maintained at all times
- Ensure all Critical Environment (CEM) requirements are met
- Review existing operations regularly to reduce costs and improve operational standards
- 24/7 emergency call support and site attendance is required
RISK MANAGEMENT
- Ensure a property risk management program including audits is implemented and maintained
- Ensure disaster recovering and business continuity plans are implemented and maintained
- Ensure escalation procedures and incident reporting procedures are implemented and in place
- Assist in the development of guidelines and strategies to ensure compliance with Jones Lang LaSalle’s business conduct
OTHER
- Achieve Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreement targets
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
CLIENT FOCUS AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGMENT
- Demonstrates proactive & professional approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to interact with a wide range of client staff, including senior levels
- Ability to manage conflict and balance between client and firm requirements
- Has a customer service oriented attitude
TEAM LEADERSHIP
- Ability to lead team effectively, train them well and promote open, constructive and collaborative relationships at all levels
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- Excellent planning & organizational skills to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to manage multiple and complex operational matters on a daily basis
PROBLEM SOLVING | STRATEGIC THINKING
- Capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively
- Analytical, proven ability to solve problems using a quantitative approach
- Proven ability to employ holistic approaches and looks at long term solutions
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Building, Business, or other related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Facilities, Property Management, Hospitality, or related field
- Experience working in
environment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of local occupational health and safety requirements
- Knowledge of critical facilities
- Knowledge of vendor management for specialized services
- Has an understanding of basic technical aspects of property (Computer Room Air-conditioning, Chiller system, Fire Protection system, Mechanical & Electrical system, BMS system)
- Proven capacity to understand and interpret commercial contracts
- Strong budget management and financial analysis skills
- Strong communicator – Good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills (English & local language); active listener
- Passion for quality – Has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of services
- Self-motivated; confident & energetic
- Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations
- Flexible – Able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
- Strongly goal-oriented – Able to focus on meeting all performance targets
- Team player – Able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets
- Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives
- Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
- Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo
Start a lasting career with JLL today!
Total Rewards reflects JLL’s investment in employees’ needs and preferences in Career, Recognition, Well-being, Benefits and Pay. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. To be considered, please visit our Web site at www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com/UnitedStates/EN-US/Pages/Careers.aspx to apply online. All resumes MUST BE submitted via our web site. Please reference Job 54220BR
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Posted: 30+ days ago
