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Senior Facilities Manager

JLL
Spainfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jul 2025

About the role

<p><b>JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way</b>.  </p><p></p><p>Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   </p><p></p><p><span>JLL es una empresa comprometida con la igualdad de oportunidades entre hombres y mujeres / JLL as a company is committed to equal opportunities for men and women.</span></p><p></p><p>JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>Senior Facilities Manager </b></p><p><b>Real Estate Management Services – ESP - Madrid</b></p><p></p><p><b>Job overview</b></p><p>The Senior Manager is a crucial leadership role responsible for the strategic management and optimization of Facility Management (FM) services across multiple sites in Spain, Portugal &amp; Italy. This position requires a visionary leader with extensive FM experience, capable of driving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional value to the organization and its clients. The ideal candidate will possess a unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to navigate the complex landscape of multi-site facility management.</p><p></p><h2>Detailed Responsibilities:</h2><p></p><h3>Strategic Facility Management:</h3><ul><li>Develop and implement a comprehensive FM strategy aligned with organizational and client objectives</li><li>Conduct regular SWOT analyses of FM operations and services</li><li>Identify and capitalize on emerging trends in the FM industry</li><li>Create long-term plans for potential facility upgrades, expansions, and consolidations</li><li>Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key industry players</li><li>Develop contingency plans for various scenarios affecting facility operations</li></ul><p></p><h3>Operations Management:</h3><ul><li>Oversee daily FM operations across multiple French sites, ensuring seamless service delivery</li><li>Develop, implement, and continuously refine standardized processes and procedures</li><li>Ensure strict compliance with French and European regulations, including labor code, safety and hygiene standards, and other relevant laws</li><li>Coordinate and manage all facility-related projects, including renovations, relocations, and new site setups</li><li>Implement and maintain robust quality control measures for all FM services</li><li>Oversee space planning and management to optimize workspace utilization</li><li>Manage security operations, including access control and surveillance systems</li><li>Coordinate with IT departments to ensure appropriate infrastructure support for all facilities</li></ul><p></p><h3>Vendor Management:</h3><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive vendor management strategy</li><li>Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with service providers and suppliers</li><li>Implement a vendor scoring system to objectively evaluate performance</li><li>Conduct regular vendor reviews and audits</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers through regular communication and collaboration</li><li>Ensure all vendors comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards</li><li>Implement a supplier diversity program to support local and minority-owned businesses</li><li>Develop and maintain a contingency plan for critical vendor services</li></ul><p></p><h3>Financial Management:</h3><ul><li>Develop and manage annual budgets for all facilities, typically in the range of 10 to 50 million euros</li><li>Implement sophisticated financial modeling and forecasting techniques</li><li>Monitor and control expenditures, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities</li><li>Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders</li><li>Analyze operational costs and implement efficiency measures across all sites</li><li>Develop and manage capital expenditure plans for major facility improvements</

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