Facilities Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.   We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager in Germany / DACH Region. The Facilities Manager will lead a team to ensure management of the day-to-day client activities for assigned property/facility, and support the Senior Facilities Manager by being the on-site key point of contact for key stakeholders and/or client. The role will have responsibility for service quality, helpdesk task resolution, maintenance and operations, contract services, safe working practices, purchasing of material, equipment & supplies and site budgets accuracy.What this job involvesLeadershipManage and coach teamDevelop and sustain a high-quality well motivated teamEnsure high staff morale, trust and work ethicsBuild and maintain an environment that supports teamwork, co-operation and performance excellence within teamMentor and enable Training & Development of team membersClient/Stakeholder ManagementProactively engage stakeholders to ensure that on site client's expectations are metBuild and develop effective client / stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organisationOn-site key point of contact for Facilities in the client's premisesProcurement & Vendor ManagementEnsure vendors are well-managed, delivering services on time and within budgetEnsure that vendor procurement processes comply with agreed client procurement guidelines as well as Jones Lang LaSalle best practiceContracts ManagementPlan and manage all contracts to ensure that they are professionally delivered at the right costsEnsure expiry of contracts are well-monitored and re-procurement is initiated if neededEnsure contracts are continually assessed to deliver best value to the clientFinance Management / Cost Control / ProfitabilityActively work to ensure that the site's financial operations are meeting or exceeding targets and control requirements including the Jones Lang LaSalle Code of EthicsEnsure financial processes are followed at all timesHealth & Safety ManagementEnsure the provision of a safe working environmentEnsure compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standardsSite Operations ManagementRecommend continuous quality improvement practices and implement Industry Best Practice operationsImplement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are maintained at all timesEnsure all Critical Environment (CEM) requirements are metReview existing operations regularly to reduce costs and improve operational standards24/7 emergency call support and site attendance is requiredRisk ManagementEnsure a property risk management program including audits is implemented and maintainedEnsure disaster recovering and business continuity plans are implemented and maintainedEnsure escalation procedures and incident reporting procedures are implemented and in placeAssist in the development of guidelines and strategies to ensure compliance with Jones Lang LaSalle's business conductAchieve Key Performance Indicators and Service Level AgreementSound like you? To apply you need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:Ideal ExperienceExperience in facilities management, building, business or other related fieldExcellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demandsKnowledge of Occupational Safety requirementsStrong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systemsDemonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives (highly desirable)Knowledge of vendor management for specialized servicesKnowledge of critical facilities and a 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 contractsBudget management and financial analysis skillsOther Personal CharacteristicsStrong communicator – Good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills also an active listenerPassion for quality – has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of servicesSelf-motivated; confident & energeticAbility to effectively deal with stressful situationsFlexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situationsStrongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targetsIs a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targetsProven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiativesExhibits honesty & trustworthinessOpen to new ideas & willing to challenge status quoLocation: On-site –Frankfurt am Main, DEU, Munich, DEUIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the tableJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. 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