Senior Facilities Manager

Senior Facility Manager JLL

The Senior Facility Manager role is your opportunity to lead operational excellence at commercial and industrial facilities while serving as the strategic liaison between operations, leadership, and vendors. You'll optimize facility performance, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while leading a team of facility management professionals. This position offers the chance to drive efficiency, implement innovative maintenance strategies, and directly impact organizational success through expert facility oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

Oversee daily operations of assigned manufacturing facilities, managing all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and security to ensure a safe and productive environment

Utilize CMMS to schedule, track, and manage work orders while maintaining and enhancing preventative maintenance programs to minimize equipment failures and maximize operational efficiency

Perform repair/replace analytics for building infrastructure and mechanical systems, analyzing maintenance outliers to determine root causes and direct appropriate corrective actions

Prepare and manage facility budgets, track variances, and oversee capital budgets, R&M spend, and G&A expenditures to ensure alignment with organizational goals

Identify, qualify, and manage relationships with national and regional vendors, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance to ensure service delivery meets standards

Plan, schedule, and execute approved capital projects and facility renovation initiatives on time, within scope, and on budget with minimal disruption to production processes

Lead and develop your team of facility management professionals through actionable career development plans and participation in compensation planning processes

Bachelor's Degree in Facility Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

8+ years of experience in facilities management, preferably in manufacturing environments

Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and comprehensive maintenance programs

Proven experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and budget management

Advanced knowledge of building systems, maintenance requirements, and CMMS implementation and utilization

Strong leadership abilities with excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and relationship-building skills

Proficiency in Excel and facility management software systems with the ability to present complex projects to executive leadership

Advanced degree in Facility Management or related field

Professional certifications such as CPM (Certified Property Manager), RPA (Real Property Administrator), or CSM (Certified Systems Maintenance)

Experience supporting corporate roll-out projects and creating execution scopes for other departments

Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices specific to facility operations

Experience partnering with EH&S teams to maintain regulatory compliance in manufacturing environments

Demonstrated track record of providing excellent internal and external customer service

Experience with third-party property owner relationships and contract compliance management

Location: Onsite with travel involved

Work Shift: 1st shift hours

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

On-site Raleigh, NC

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:

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