JLL · 1 day ago
Regional Facilities Manager
JLL is a leading facilities management company, seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee operations across Southern California, primarily focusing on Orange County. The role involves driving operational excellence, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with defense contractor requirements while implementing strategic initiatives.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Oversee FM operations across established defense contractor facilities throughout Orange County and broader Southern California markets
Set regional vendor management strategy and drive cost control consolidation for secure defense contractor environments
Support long-term project strategy and manage stakeholder relationships
Generate monthly data-driven insights for risk and opportunity analysis across operations, H&S, sourcing, and budget management with security compliance focus
Drive procurement and sourcing strategic initiatives
Identify and map comprehensive stakeholder networks with targeted improvement initiatives
Champion long-term customer relationship management strategy within defense contracting protocols
Drive resource allocation decisions and approve major supplier agreements with security vetting processes
Implement monthly cost-reduction initiatives with budget optimization programs per county while maintaining security standards
Monitor budget variances and validate regional capital expenditures
Lead operations teams with succession planning for key leadership roles requiring security clearances
Establish H&S training frameworks with comprehensive completion tracking for military-grade safety protocols
Drive vendor performance monitoring and quality standards
Implement tier-based operating model with clearly defined role assignments across all portfolio sites including classified areas
Ensure compliance with client SLAs, ITAR regulations, defense contractor requirements, and regulatory compliance including California-specific building codes and environmental regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
10+ years FM experience with minimum 5 years in senior market leadership roles
Proven track record managing FM operations across multiple sites and working with multiple client contacts
Experience with Facilities Management within a manufacturing environment
Ability to work in a fast paced and flexible environment
Preferred
Fluency in English required; Spanish preferred
Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking abilities within secure environments
Advanced communication and presentation skills for senior executive and government stakeholder interactions
Data analysis capabilities and experience with change management in regulated environments
Deep understanding of FM systems, sustainability programs, and H&S implementation for defense facilities
Knowledge of ITAR regulations, defense contractor compliance requirements, California building codes, OSHA regulations, and environmental regulations
Experience with secure facility operations and government oversight protocols
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
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