Facilities Manager at JLL | New York, New York, USA | Rezi

Facilities Manager at JLL

Facilities Manager

JLL · New York, New York, USA

5 days ago

Facilities Manager

JLL · New York, New York, USA

5 days ago
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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, client-focused Facilities Manager to oversee Class A commercial office operations supporting a premier financial institution in New York City. This individual will be responsible for delivering exceptional workplace experiences while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and best-in-class service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of a Class A commercial office building.
  • Ensure the building operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client expectations and contractual obligations.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance programs and ensure completion of corrective maintenance activities.
  • Partner with ENG team to assist with managing systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, vertical transportation, lighting, and critical infrastructure.
  • Coordinate after-hours work, user requests, shutdowns, emergency management and business continuity planning.
  • Support operational readiness for executive events, client meetings, and high-profile functions.
  • Manage operating budgets, forecasts, accruals, and variance reporting.
  • Review and approve invoices while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, operational efficiencies, and process improvements.
  • Prepare business cases and ROI analyses for capital improvements and operational initiatives.
  • Track capital projects and operating expenses to ensure financial targets are achieved.
  • Partner with sourcing and procurement teams during RFPs and contract negotiations.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including NYC-specific requirements.
  • Manage vendor compliance documentation, insurance requirements, permits, and safety certifications.
  • Coordinate regulatory inspections and corrective actions.
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, FDNY, DOB, EPA, ADA, Local Laws, and corporate EHS programs.
  • Support emergency preparedness, business continuity, life safety drills, and incident management.
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and operational records.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders.
  • Build trusted relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service delivery.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on operational performance, KPIs, financials, projects, and risks.
  • Anticipate client needs and recommend innovative workplace solutions.
  • Ensure a hospitality-driven workplace experience that exceeds client expectations.
  • Lead and manage multiple integrated service providers including Janitorial, Landscaping, Pest Control, Vertical Transportation, Fire Life Safety, and Specialty Contractors.
  • Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and KPI assessments.
  • Ensure all vendors meet contractual service levels and safety expectations.
  • Lead and develop facilities personnel and vendor teams.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
  • Coach team members through performance management and professional development.
  • Promote operational excellence through standardization and best practices.
  • Champion a hospitality-first mindset across all facility operations.
  • Ensure executive spaces, conference centers, pantries, common areas, and amenity spaces consistently reflect the highest standards.
  • Coordinate workplace services to support an exceptional employee and visitor experience.
  • Partner with Workplace Experience, Events, Security, Engineering, and Food Services teams to deliver seamless operations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Real Estate, or related field or the equivalent of 8–10+ years of Facilities Management experience
  • Experience supporting financial institutions, investment banks, hedge funds, law firms, or other high-profile corporate environments strongly preferred
  • Experience managing Class A commercial office buildings
  • Strong understanding of building operations and engineering systems
  • Proven experience managing operating budgets and financial reporting
  • Experience managing capital improvement projects
  • Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs
  • Demonstrated success managing multiple vendors and service contracts
  • Experience working within highly regulated and compliance-driven environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS platforms, and financial management systems
  • NYC commercial real estate experience
  • Experience supporting trading floors or mission-critical facilities
  • Knowledge of NYC Local Laws and building compliance requirements
  • Experience with IWMS/CMMS platforms
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills

  • Financial Acumen
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Hospitality Mindset
  • Operational Excellence
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Vendor Performance Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Executive Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Customer Experience

Location

  • New York, NY

Work Type

  • On-site

Experience Level

  • 8-10+ years of Facilities Management experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, Real Estate, or related field
  • IFMA, BOMI, FMP, CFM, or RPA designation
  • OSHA 30 certification

Salary/Compensations

  • 140,000.00 – 154,000.00 USD per year

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

About the Company

  • 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.
  • Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.
  • We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously.
  • Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process.
  • We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons.
  • We will then delete it safely and securely.
  • For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.
  • For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Equal Opportunity

  • For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.
  • 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 HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
  • This email is only to request an accommodation.
  • Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
  • 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.
  • Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  • 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.
  • If you are viewing this on a mobile device you may want to view the CCPA version on a larger device.
  • Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
  • Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.