JLL · 5 hours ago
Facilities Manager Critical Environments
Allen, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expJLL is a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. The Facility Manager - Critical Environments is responsible for overseeing facilities management and ensuring the continuous operation of data center systems while managing a team of supervisors and engineers. This role requires effective communication with stakeholders and a focus on compliance and safety within the data center environment.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Ensure maintenance and continuous operation of all data center systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear), cabling (data and voice, broad band), lighting and temperature controls systems, critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, locks), digital systems (fire alarm, duress, card access, radionics, CCTV), and Audio/Visual services. Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary
Develops, reviews, and approves Critical Environment work efforts. Mission Critical Statement for assigned facilities and systems
Manage critical environments team including hiring, training and personal development
Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures
Identify safety hazards within the data center and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the data center’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment. Implement, administer, and manage safety training program
Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the data center’s infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies
Develop a CAPEX and OPEX plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, maintenance, repairs, critical spare parts, safety (PPE), equipment replacements and data center modifications to ensure the data center’s future capabilities are maintained
Responsible for providing technical input and support to facility projects and modifications, including construction support, commissioning, and final acceptance, as applicable
Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the data center including up-to-date data center drawings and one-line schematics as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law
Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the data center either as representatives of the data center itself or tenants operating within the data centers
Prepare and report on KPIs to track team performance
Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respect to the data center’s critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list
Ensure that the Data Center Work Rules are well-understood process among the data center staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the data center’s critical infrastructure
Provide overall facility services in accordance with accounts’ standard processes and procedures including application of policies and programs, coordination of information
Responsible for overall team management, staff development and planning. Execute staff succession and growth plans
For every direct report, build actionable and measurable career development plans, direct report in consistent conversations regarding progress
Performs additional job duties as requested
Directly supervise the chief engineers, facility coordinator, and scheduler/planner. Responsible for all employes
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the policies enumerated with Jones Lang LaSalle and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility, including UPS
Systems, emergency generators, and switchgears
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Seven to ten years of JLL engineering experience or equivalent industry experience
Five to seven years supervisory experience
Moderate knowledge of a variety of manual trades such as carpentry, electromechanical repair, etc
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees
Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
Ability to use drawings, specifications, shop math and various measuring or testing instruments
Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Access and any other software packages
Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors
Demonstration of leadership ability, presentation capabilities and organization skills
Walking large, campus-like settings
Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment
Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights
Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit
Must be able to work different schedules
Must be able to work Holidays
Must be able to respond to site emergencies
Preferred
Corrigo Experience
MCIM / Salesforce Experience
Zendesk Experience
Service Now Experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
Jones Lang LaSalle
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