Senior 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.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves.

Working in a small portfolio team this role as Senior Facilities Manager will responsible for the day to day operations of a portfolio of commercial office buildings with a range of Commonwealth and Corporate tenants. As Senior FM the successful candidate will also mentor and drive their two direct reports.

• Establish and maintain a sound professional working relationship with our clients
• Ensure and manage compliance with all relevant statutory authorities and enact appropriate engineering practices in relation to maintenance of the property structure, façade, fittings, finishes and services
• Maximise the performance of the properties in terms of sustainability
• Drive performance of the assets to ensure NABERS energy and water targets are achieved
• Coordinate efficient management of all property services and other works required to be carried out within the assets
• Undertake periodic inspections of the buildings and plant and determine the extent, and priority of any repair works required
• Ongoing management of all specialist contractors to ensure they comply with their contract terms and conditions and nominated scope of works
• In collaboration with others, prepare annual property operations & capital works budgets and monitor and update budgets on a quarterly basis

• Proven facilities management experience in a commercial environment
• Ready to manage a high-profile portfolio
• A passion and understanding of sustainability
• Good knowledge of property systems, including familiarity with building services software procedures
• Knowledge of occupational health & safety legislation and requirements
• Excellent communication skills – both written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage time to meet deadlines
• Desire to work as part of a diverse, supportive, and talented team of industry professionals

As an organisation, we don't just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World's Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Apply today, quoting job reference number ATREQ436865

Please note, although developing relationships with agencies forms a component of the JLL talent acquisition strategy, on this occasion agency submissions will not be accepted.

On-site – Canberra, ACT

If 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 table

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