Assistant Manager Facilities (Account Lead)

Overcoming engineering challengesIf challenges that come with being the go-to person on engineering matters excite you, join us to develop your strengths.In this role, you’ll show your mettle as you find ways to uphold excellence and high standards in our preventive maintenance programs and conservation practices. Working closely with the Facilities Managers and site leads, you’ll also monitor the M&E projects, looking out for their quality and ensuring their timely delivery. Delivering complete and accurate facility management reports is another requirement that you must meet consistently.Likewise, you’ll play a huge part in the hands-on process of providing to the client comprehensive facility, contract and procurement management for technical services. You’ll contribute to hitting financial targets and other goals set by the facilities manager, achieving key performance indicators, and meeting service level agreements.Putting safety in your handsFirst things first, your chief concern is to ensure a safer and more comfortable work environment to work in and visit. Part of the checklist you will run through are to plan and execute all preparations needed for meetings and conferences with clients and VIP visits. Likewise, the mailroom, front office and housekeeping all fall into your realm.Being dedicated to great resultsYou should be mobile and capable of working anywhere because you will perform daily check-ins around the front office and lobby to ensure high standards. Whatever mix-ups or jams that you spot, you should be quick to figure out the best repairs. Your input and ideas will be sought to help steer the team in directions that help make the facility perform at its best.Shaping a system of best practicesYour engineering prowess will be your toolkit for success. Managing on-site mechanical, electrical, plumbing installations and civil maintenance should be second nature to you. You’ll also be in-charge of preparing the list of critical spares for all installations based on the manufacturers’ recommendations.On top of these, you’ll plan the maintenance inventory being carried out with our in-house teams. No machine failures of critical equipment should escape your sharp eye. You should, then, also be ready with a pre-emptive maintenance programme for these malfunctions to prevent the risk of sudden breakdowns.You’ll also make sure that our logbooks, checklists and schedules are upkeep and current. From time to time, you’re expected to arrange ad-hoc M&E set ups based on the client requirements.Outstanding team prowessAre you equipped to set up a team to success? Can you also play to your strengths and work effectively as a team member? If yes, that’s great—the ability to bring about positive changes and follow through with them will come in handy for this role.Sound like you? To apply you need to have:Mastery in the fieldYou should have earned a diploma or degree in engineering, ideally, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering / Facilities management. Having three to five years of experience in facilities management will also prove indispensable. It would be great if you have tertiary qualifications in hotel management or business administration, we’ll also expect you to work as a part of a diverse team in both leadership and individual contributor expertise.What we can do for you:At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.Apply today!