Assistant Facilities Manager at JLL in Seattle, WA

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What this job involves:

As an Assistant Facilities Manager at JLL, you will help the FM team to oversee several client buildings managed by JLL while reporting to the Facilities Manager and working as part of the overall Facilities Team to manage a range of soft services and provide necessary support to ensure efficient and effective running of the site. You will manage the team providing first line soft services to the site(s) including reception, mail operations, meeting & events, cleaning, waste & recycling, vending & food services while monitoring and maintaining office equipment and supplies and managing regular contact and meetings with relevant vendors to report on issues, recommendations and cost estimates. This role involves conducting weekly walk-rounds with vendor cleaning manager ensuring cleaning quality standards are maintained while managing Trouble Ticket (Remedy) requests and interfacing with internal customers to action queries promptly in line with service level agreements. You will manage daily health & safety issues while maintaining regular scheduled meetings and records of fire and safety teams/fire drills/safety equipment/training and providing travel/visitors' support by interfacing with locally approved hotels and assisting Client global travel & hotel managers in information gathering and communicating up to date information to staff, directly contributing to JLL's mission of delivering exceptional facilities management excellence through comprehensive soft services coordination, client support, and operational oversight that ensures seamless building operations, client satisfaction, and strategic facility optimization across diverse commercial real estate environments.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Manage team providing first line soft services including reception, mail operations, meeting & events, cleaning, waste & recycling, vending & food services for comprehensive site operations
• Monitor and maintain office equipment and supplies while managing regular contact and meetings with relevant vendors to report on issues, recommendations and cost estimates
• Conduct weekly walk-rounds with vendor cleaning manager ensuring cleaning quality standards are maintained while managing Trouble Ticket requests and customer interface
• Manage daily health & safety issues while maintaining regular scheduled meetings and records of fire and safety teams/fire drills/safety equipment/training for compliance
• Provide travel/visitors' support by interfacing with locally approved hotels while assisting Client global travel & hotel managers in information gathering and communication
• Assist in organizing internal and external Client events while managing quality of conferencing facilities and food and kitchen facilities with housekeeper direction
• Raise purchase orders while managing Wiki pages and other communication channels for comprehensive site coordination and administrative support.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR successful completion of 4+ year degree with two years+ proven work experience as assistant facilities manager or coordinator
• Experience in commercial real estate management industry as third-party provider, corporate, or consultant with experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Must be located in bay area with reliable transportation to drive to client buildings as needed for comprehensive site management and operational support
• Excellent customer, computer, managerial, verbal and written communication skills with ability to multi-task and effectively organize responsibilities for portfolio goals
• Understanding of basic technical aspects of property including mechanical and electrical systems with computer proficiency experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and effectively deal with stressful situations while being self-motivated, confident, energetic, and flexible
• Goal-oriented ability to focus on meeting all performance targets while adapting to rapidly changing situations for comprehensive facilities management effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military service or higher education in related field such as business, hospitality, facility/property management for enhanced operational understanding and leadership capabilities
• Corrigo CMMS exposure for enhanced maintenance management system understanding and operational effectiveness across diverse facility environments
• Experience with internal and external Client events organization while understanding conferencing facilities management and food and kitchen facilities coordination
• Knowledge of Wiki pages and other communication channels management while understanding purchase order processes for comprehensive administrative coordination
• Understanding of Building Operations Engineer/Facilities Manager responsibilities while providing deputise/cover capabilities when appropriate for operational continuity
• Experience with travel/visitors' support coordination while interfacing with locally approved hotels and assisting global travel & hotel managers for comprehensive guest services
• Knowledge of health & safety issues management while maintaining scheduled meetings and records of fire and safety teams for comprehensive compliance and risk management.

Location: On-site

At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.

JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

71,900.00 – 104,300.00 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 –Seattle, WA

Job Tags:

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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

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