Assistant Facilities Manager – Facilities Management

Job Description

Assistant Facilities Manager | Jones Lang LaSalle

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Jones Lang LaSalle, located in Seattle, WA. JLL is shaping the future of real estate by providing world-class services, advisory, and technology to clients for a better world. This position partners with the Facility Manager to drive operational excellence across commercial properties. The Assistant Facilities Manager plays a key role in bridging technical operations and strategic improvements, making a tangible impact on client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Seattle, WA
• Pay: $71900–$88100 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Facility Manager
• Mission: Ensures seamless day-to-day building performance and drives strategic facility improvements for commercial properties.
• Tech Stack: building management systems, CMMS platforms, facility management software, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Oversee daily property operations, ensuring efficient functioning of all building systems like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and automation controls.
• Projects: Lead facility improvement projects from start to finish, including scope development, budget management, stakeholder coordination, and milestone tracking.
• Maintenance & Vendors: Conduct property inspections to identify maintenance needs, implement continuous improvements, and manage vendor relationships and contractor performance.
• Tenant Support: Respond to tenant service requests promptly and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation for emergency facility issues.
• Reporting: Utilize building management systems and software to track work orders, monitor asset performance, and generate KPI reports for clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Manager career level with 3-5 years of experience in facility management, building operations, or property management, preferably in commercial real estate. Requires working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, and familiarity with building automation systems (BAS/BMS).
• Experience: Proven project management experience managing multiple priorities, developing project plans, managing budgets, and coordinating cross-functional teams. Demonstrated technical acumen to interpret technical drawings, equipment specifications, maintenance documentation, and building codes.
• Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation, an analytical mindset for data-driven decisions, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and physical ability for facility inspections.
• Bonus: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field. Professional certifications such as FMP, CFM, PMP, or CAPM are preferred. OSHA safety certifications or technical licenses, and experience with CMMS/work order systems are a plus.