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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Facilities Manager
What this job involves:
As a Facilities Manager for our industrial client facilities based in Edmonton you'll be the operational backbone ensuring seamless daily facility operations across multiple critical sites. This role combines hands-on oversight of building systems with strategic budget management and vendor coordination to deliver exceptional service standards. In this position, you'll lead a dedicated team of technicians while partnering with vendors and stakeholders to maintain facilities that meet rigorous safety, compliance, and performance standards. Your day will blend strategic planning with tactical execution—from conducting quarterly site inspections across multiple locations to managing work order workflows and ensuring every task moves forward efficiently.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Support the development and management of capital and expense budgets by interfacing closely with the client representative and monitoring financial variance reporting to support client goals
Manage daily work orders, flag priorities, and complete all actions required to move work forward while communicating with the client and required parties to ensure timely completion
Verify all work has been completed to satisfactory standards and assist with the development and implementation of the annual management plan for the buildings
Complete quarterly onsite inspections requiring travel to each site, then initiate work orders to remedy any deficiencies found during these comprehensive facility assessments
Meet vendors onsite to review project scopes, verify completed work, and collaborate with the client to remedy challenges or resolve vendor performance issues
Oversee daily operations of technicians including setting work priorities in collaboration with client facility manager objectives and ensuring technicians understand procurement strategies
Manage preventive maintenance work orders for ongoing inspections and regularly scheduled maintenance while partnering with Managed Engineering Services to deliver high-quality work order performance
Ensure safety and risk-related work is escalated immediately to prevent incidents by identifying hazards and working closely with EH&S and account management to incorporate remediation efforts
Review and approve all timecards and procurement card purchases for technicians while ensuring adherence to work order and receipt documentation procedures in CMMS
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5-7 years of facilities management experience with demonstrated ability to manage operations across multiple sites in industrial or commercial environments
Proven budget management experience including development of capital and expense budgets with strong financial acumen for variance analysis and cost control
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and proficiency in work order management, tracking, and reporting
Strong vendor management skills with ability to negotiate service levels, hold contractors accountable, and ensure delivery to contracted standards
Deep understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and building codes applicable to industrial facilities
Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing technician teams including performance management, development, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, technicians, and cross-functional teams to drive results
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to multiple facility locations for inspections and site meetings
Preferred qualifications:
Professional certifications such as CFM (Certified Facility Manager), FMP (Facility Management Professional), or similar credentials demonstrating facilities management expertise
Experience in oil and gas, energy, or other industrial sectors where critical environments and continuous operations are standard
Knowledge of procurement card systems and experience managing purchasing approvals and receipt reconciliation processes
Background supporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) in client-facing facility management roles
Project management experience with ability to support capital improvement projects from planning through completion
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
