Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Senior Facilities Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated$134K — $175K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant working experience in R&D and/or GMP facility
  • 3+ years managing a facilities team regionally or across multiple sites
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management, or equivalent
  • Strong leadership and relationship building skills
  • Proven track record in developing operational strategies
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Integrated Facilities Management operations for pharmaceutical client
  • Oversee performance outcomes for assigned staff
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Manage facility services in line with standard processes
  • Prepare and manage facility budgets aligning with client goals
  • Develop actionable career plans for direct reports
  • Strategize with client on site initiatives and improvements.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching 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
Full Job Description
Senior Facilities Manager - JLL

What this job involves: As the Senior Facilities Manager for a bio-pharmaceutical company, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the operational activities for a site (or group of co-located sites). You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing, research and commercial space. While maintaining compliance with industry regulations and internal quality standards. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will develop and implement operational strategies to optimize productivity, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement. As a leader, you will provide guidance and mentorship to a team of operational managers, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability. Your ability to analyze complex data, make informed decisions, and adapt to dynamic market conditions will be essential in ensuring operational success and contributing to the overall growth and success of the bio-pharmaceutical organization. As a client business partner, you will strategize with the client to solve short and long term site business challenges.

What your day-to-day will look like:
  • Manage the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations for our client in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Manage the performance and outcomes of assigned staff reporting to the position
  • Provide overall facility services in accordance with accounts' standard processes and procedures including application of policies and programs, coordination of information
  • Ensure compliance with portfolio-wide initiatives and required local, state and federal laws and regulations that pertain to the operating of facilities entrusted to the Facility Partners to manage on behalf of the client as owner
  • Manage, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for Facility Management services within assigned facilities and geography
  • Prepare, submit and manage facility budgets with the clients' goals and objectives addressed, track variances and ensure smooth recovery process
  • Responsible for overall team management, staff development and planning. Execute staff succession and growth plans.
  • Strategize with client team on site and account initiatives that drive the client's short and long term site plans
  • For every direct report, build actionable and measurable career development plans; direct report in consistent conversations regarding progress
  • Support the IFM Team in the implementation of short and long-term projects for the client
  • Develop and implement innovative programs, processes and procedures that reduce short and long term operating costs and increase productivity by working closely with the Facility Management Lead and the client.
  • Oversee the appropriate monthly/quarterly/annual reporting appropriate for the client
  • Oversee the development and management of the capital and expense budgets by interfacing closely with the client representative
  • Matrix manage both technical and administrative staff
  • Oversee multiple facilities of different functions
  • Supervise vendor performance during normal and off hours including weekends when necessary
  • Any and all other duties and tasks assigned


Required qualifications:
  • 8+ years of relevant working experience in an R&D and/or GMP facility
  • 3+ years managing a facilities team regionally or across multiple sites
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management, of equivalent combination of experience and education
  • Strong leadership and relationship building skills
  • Strong analytical abilities with experience using data and metrics to drive operational decisions
  • Proven track record developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency and service delivery
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.


Preferred qualifications:
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or LEED AP
  • Familiarity with GxP/GMP


Location: Cambridge, MA

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

134,000.00 - 175,000.00 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:

On-site -Cambridge, MA

Job Tags:

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 and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
  • 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


At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

About Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Jones Lang LaSalle is a financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management. Its services include: tenant representation for organizations that lease office, industrial and retail spaces; consulting, which supports companies to develop workplace strategies such as occupancy planning, relocations, and energy and environmental sustainability initiatives; project and development services to manage ground-up creation, building construction, and major interior renovations; capital markets and real estate investment banking, which helps organizations buy and sell properties, and improve the financial impact of their real estate; facilities management for a variety of properties including office towers, retail and exhibition centers, and government, collegiate and industrial complexes; property management services, that provide on-site administration to help owners of office, industrial, retail and specialty properties reduce costs and enhance their property values; and valuations that provide impartial assessments of real estate worth through more than 200 corporate offices in 70 countries. Jones Lang LaSalle was formed by the merger of Jones Lang Wootton, a British firm with origins dating back to 1783, and LaSalle Partners, an American company formed from a predecessor launched in 1968. Jones Lang Wootton opened its first US office in New York in 1975. In 1997, the initial public offering was completed by LaSalle Partners for the company's common stock in the market.

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Join the dynamic team at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), a global leader in real estate services, where your career journey is just as important as the professional milestones you aim to achieve. At JLL, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for growth, innovation, and leadership in an industry that shapes the world around us.

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Learn more about Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
Size
98,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$402.5 million
Founded
1783
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
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