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About the Role
JLL is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager with advanced expertise in hard services, critical systems management, and client relationship development. This position is ideal for facilities professionals looking to elevate their career by taking on strategic portfolio management responsibilities while maintaining hands-on oversight of critical building systems.
As our Facilities Manager, you'll support over 2 million square feet of industrial spaces while serving as a key client liaison. You'll report to the Senior Facilities Manager and collaborate closely with both Senior and Site Directors to drive operational excellence, strategic planning, and client satisfaction across the portfolio.
Work Schedule: Second shift (1:30 - 10 PM), weekends required
Client Relations and Strategic Support
Serving as a client liaison for facilities operations, you'll build strong relationships and trust with key stakeholders. Translating complex technical issues into clear, actionable recommendations for client decision-making is crucial. You'll respond proactively to client needs and concerns, demonstrating exceptional customer service and problem-solving abilities, while representing JLL professionally in all client interactions.
Operational Excellence and Compliance
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual operational reports for senior management and clients, and maintaining comprehensive documentation of all systems, maintenance activities, and operational procedures are ongoing responsibilities. You'll support emergency preparedness planning and business continuity initiatives.
Team Leadership and Development
Providing guidance and direction to engineering and maintenance staff across assigned properties is key. You'll support training and professional development initiatives for facilities teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including property management, leasing, and project management rounds out your leadership responsibilities.
Sound like you? To apply, you need to be:
Competent and goal-driven
To be a fit for this role, you will have Eight plus years of relevant experience of property management. Likewise, experience of managing commercial contracts and budgets may just help you land this job. You'll also need to be a goal-oriented individual who's passionate about managing a successful team, maintaining a safe working environment, with strong vendor management practices.
Organized and analytical
We're looking for a self-motivated and quick-thinking facilities manager who can solve problems creatively, with holistic methods and approaches. We're on the lookout for well-organized leaders who anticipate future requirements, plan in advance and constantly stay ahead of deadlines.
Engaging and professional
A passion for excellence is what will make you successful in this role. We need someone with the desire to succeed going above and beyond our clients expectations. In this role, you'll enjoy working within a diverse and inclusive team, you'll be an expert people management and professional standards. Likewise, you'll need to effectively manage, train and inspire your team. You'll take the time to listen to your people in order to create maximum positive impact with effective communication in interpersonal skills.
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location:
On-site -Detroit, MI
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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... For full info follow application link.
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
