Assistant Facilities Manager

Job Description

Assistant Facilities Manager | Jones Lang LaSalle

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Jones Lang LaSalle, located in Redmond, WA. JLL shapes the future of real estate by combining world-class services, advisory, and technology for clients. This role drives operational excellence across commercial properties by bridging technical operations and strategic facility improvements. The Assistant Facilities Manager makes a tangible impact on client satisfaction, operational efficiency, and facility innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Redmond, WA
• Pay: $71900–$88100 yearly
• Team: Partners with the Facilities Manager
• Mission: Drive operational excellence, manage critical projects, and ensure seamless daily building performance.
• Tech Stack: Building management systems, CMMS platforms, facility management software, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Oversee Operations: Partner with the Facilities Manager to ensure all building systems function efficiently and exceed client expectations.
• Lead Projects: Lead facility improvement projects from conception to completion, managing budgets and coordinating stakeholders.
• Inspect Properties: Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage Vendors: Manage vendor relationships and contractor performance, ensuring accountability to Service Level Agreements.
• Respond to Issues: Respond promptly to tenant service requests and participate in after-hours on-call rotation for critical facility issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum 3-5 years of experience in facility management, building operations, or property management, preferably in commercial real estate or corporate facilities.
• Experience: Proven project management experience handling multiple priorities, developing plans, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Working knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Skills: Strong technical acumen to interpret technical drawings and building codes, excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation, and an analytical mindset for data-driven decisions.
• Bonus: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; professional certifications (FMP, CFM, PMP, CAPM); OSHA safety certifications; experience with CMMS/work order systems; understanding of OSHA safety requirements, life safety systems, and environmental compliance standards.