Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $79,700.00 - $131,900.00
Benefits
401(k) plan with matching
comprehensive medical
Dental and vision care
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Job Description
JLL, also known as Jones Lang LaSalle, is a global leader in real estate and investment management services. With a commitment to combining world-class services, advisory expertise, and advanced technology, JLL helps clients navigate the complexities of the real estate market while advancing sustainable and innovative solutions. As a company dedicated to fostering talent and empowering employees to grow meaningful careers, JLL hires the best professionals across various sectors, including commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology. The firm’s culture prioritizes inclusion, career development, and providing employees with a supportive work environment where they can thrive and realize their full potential.
The Senior Facilities Manager position at JLL is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to support a key pharmaceutical client across multiple sites in the United States. This role is responsible for overseeing comprehensive facilities management operations within both Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant and non-GMP environments. The pharmaceutical and biotech industries require strict adherence to regulatory standards, and this position demands a strategic leader who can balance operational excellence with regulatory compliance to ensure the safety, efficiency, and uninterrupted production of critical pharmaceutical facilities.
The Senior Facilities Manager will be tasked with managing complex infrastructure elements including HVAC systems, clean rooms, utilities, and building automation systems. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and implement facilities strategies that support production continuity and meet stringent regulatory criteria from agencies such as the FDA and EMA. The role also includes leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring a team of facilities technicians and engineers, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Day-to-day responsibilities involve managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for critical systems, overseeing capital improvement projects, conducting facility inspections and audits, handling budgets, and serving as the primary liaison between JLL and its pharmaceutical client. The Senior Facilities Manager will also play a pivotal role in emergency response planning and business continuity efforts, ensuring minimal operational disruptions. Comprehensive documentation and adherence to validation protocols are essential to meet regulatory audit requirements and maintain facility compliance.
This is an evergreen position designed to build a network of qualified facilities management professionals across the life sciences sector throughout the United States. It offers the chance to work on-site at various locations including Cambridge, MA; Chesterfield, MO; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Oceanside, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Princeton, NJ; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Diego, CA; South San Francisco, CA; and West Greenwich, RI. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. as this role does not provide visa sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this Senior Facilities Manager role is competitive and varies based on qualifications, location, and market conditions. JLL also offers a personalized benefits package that supports employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Benefits include 401(k) plans with company matching, comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, paid parental leave, paid time off, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
If you are a facilities management professional seeking to grow your career within a respected and innovative company while impacting the future of pharmaceutical real estate operations, JLL encourages you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification. The company values diverse experiences and perspectives and is committed to equal employment opportunities. JLL also promotes an inclusive workplace and offers reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
The Senior Facilities Manager position at JLL is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to support a key pharmaceutical client across multiple sites in the United States. This role is responsible for overseeing comprehensive facilities management operations within both Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant and non-GMP environments. The pharmaceutical and biotech industries require strict adherence to regulatory standards, and this position demands a strategic leader who can balance operational excellence with regulatory compliance to ensure the safety, efficiency, and uninterrupted production of critical pharmaceutical facilities.
The Senior Facilities Manager will be tasked with managing complex infrastructure elements including HVAC systems, clean rooms, utilities, and building automation systems. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and implement facilities strategies that support production continuity and meet stringent regulatory criteria from agencies such as the FDA and EMA. The role also includes leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring a team of facilities technicians and engineers, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Day-to-day responsibilities involve managing preventive and corrective maintenance programs for critical systems, overseeing capital improvement projects, conducting facility inspections and audits, handling budgets, and serving as the primary liaison between JLL and its pharmaceutical client. The Senior Facilities Manager will also play a pivotal role in emergency response planning and business continuity efforts, ensuring minimal operational disruptions. Comprehensive documentation and adherence to validation protocols are essential to meet regulatory audit requirements and maintain facility compliance.
This is an evergreen position designed to build a network of qualified facilities management professionals across the life sciences sector throughout the United States. It offers the chance to work on-site at various locations including Cambridge, MA; Chesterfield, MO; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Oceanside, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Princeton, NJ; Research Triangle Park, NC; San Diego, CA; South San Francisco, CA; and West Greenwich, RI. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. as this role does not provide visa sponsorship.
Estimated compensation for this Senior Facilities Manager role is competitive and varies based on qualifications, location, and market conditions. JLL also offers a personalized benefits package that supports employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Benefits include 401(k) plans with company matching, comprehensive medical, dental, vision care, paid parental leave, paid time off, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
If you are a facilities management professional seeking to grow your career within a respected and innovative company while impacting the future of pharmaceutical real estate operations, JLL encourages you to apply regardless of whether you meet every qualification. The company values diverse experiences and perspectives and is committed to equal employment opportunities. JLL also promotes an inclusive workplace and offers reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering facilities management or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 7 years of facilities management experience with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical biotech or similarly regulated environments
- Demonstrated expertise in GMP regulations and their application to facilities operations including experience supporting FDA or other regulatory inspections
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems clean room operations utilities management and building automation systems in pharmaceutical settings
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of technicians and engineers with the ability to develop talent and drive performance
- Excellent project management skills with experience overseeing capital projects from conception through commissioning
- Strong financial acumen including budget development cost management and vendor negotiation
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering facilities management or related technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 7 years of facilities management experience with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical biotech or similarly regulated environments
- Demonstrated expertise in GMP regulations and their application to facilities operations including experience supporting FDA or other regulatory inspections
- Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems clean room operations utilities management and building automation systems in pharmaceutical settings
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of technicians and engineers with the ability to develop talent and drive performance
- Excellent project management skills with experience overseeing capital projects from conception through commissioning
- Strong financial acumen including budget development cost management and vendor negotiation
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with clients senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Professional certifications such as certified facility manager CFM project management professional PMP or similar credentials preferred
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems CMMS and building management systems in pharmaceutical environments preferred
- Knowledge of LEED sustainability initiatives and energy management programs preferred
- Experience with validation protocols qualification processes IQ OQ PQ and change control management in regulated environments preferred
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and how facilities infrastructure supports production operations preferred
Job Duties
- Lead and mentor a team of facilities technicians and engineers fostering a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement
- Oversee daily operations of GMP and non-GMP facilities ensuring all systems meet pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements including FDA EMA and other applicable guidelines
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for critical utilities such as HVAC clean rooms compressed air systems purified water systems and building automation systems
- Coordinate and oversee capital improvement projects working with engineering teams contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with GMP standards
- Conduct regular facility inspections and audits to identify risks ensure compliance and drive corrective actions when needed
- Serve as the primary liaison between JLL and the pharmaceutical client building strong relationships and ensuring service delivery exceeds expectations
- Develop and manage the facilities budget tracking expenditures identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing detailed financial reporting
- Lead emergency response efforts and business continuity planning to minimize operational disruptions and protect critical production environments
- Maintain comprehensive documentation including standard operating procedures maintenance records change controls and validation protocols required for regulatory inspections
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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