Senior Facilities Manager

h3Senior Facilities Manager (m/f/d) /h3h3Overall Role and Responsibilities /h3pJLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL 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. /ppJLL is the global property service provider for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The portfolio comprises approximately 1,000 properties (both owned and leased), across 80+ countries and includes Chanceries/Embassies and Residential properties. Reporting to the JLL Regional Operations Lead (Germany based), the Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) will be based at the Australian Embassy, Geneva, and overall responsibility to ensure facilities management of day-to-day activities for this and other assigned sites within Europe are delivered. You will be the on-site key point of contact for client staff and key stakeholders, including tenants. As the SFM you will have overall responsibility for managing comprehensive engineering and facilities management services, staff, contractors, equipment and supplies as required under the Contract. The position will require proactive management, engagement and communication with DFAT and stakeholders to ensure service activities do not impact on operations, visitations and events. /pulliStakeholder management (DFAT Senior Administration Officer and JLL facilities management staff, DFAT staff and tenants and third-party vendors) /liliPeople Management (assigned JLL staff and on‑site third‑party contractors), This includes performance, moral, teamwork, training and development and, communication requirements. /liliRisk Management, including incident, reporting, emergency response support and site attendance as and when required. /liliProperty inspections and monitoring of remote site activities. /liliAsset Management Planning. /liliQuality Assurance, Health and Safety, and Engineering compliance. /liliProcurement Contractor Management. /liliMaintenance and technical facilities operations. /liliMinor works Project Management. /liliBudget and Financial Management; and Value add and innovation. /li /ulh3Key Competencies /h3ulliMinimum Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field and/or 5-7 years’ experience in facilities, property management or related field. /liliFluent in English and French. /liliExperience or demonstrated capability to work in a complex environment along with the management of remote sites. /liliDetailed understanding of technical aspects of property (may include Computer Room Air-conditioning, Chiller system, Fire Protection system, Mechanical Electrical system, BMS system, Access control systems). /liliKnowledge of and experience in managing critical infrastructure, systems and environments. /liliClient Focus Relationship Management. /liliCapacity to interpret and proactively manage commercial contracts. /liliStrong budget management and financial analysis skills. /liliKnowledge of local occupational health and safety requirements. /liliStrong customer service-oriented attitude and ability to liaise with high level personnel. /liliAbility to manage conflicting priorities and work well under pressure. /liliProblem solving skills– capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems effectively. /liliStrong communicator– good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal and written communication skills (English). /liliFlexible– able to adapt to rapidly changing situations. /liliSelf‑motivated, confident and energetic. /liliHolding relevant United Kingdom or Australian government security clearance would be preferential, but it is not a mandated requirement. /li /ulh3Contract Location /h3ulliFixed-term for nine months and ends on June 30, 2027. /liliLocation: On-site – Geneva, CHE. /liliReporting to JLL Regional Operations Lead (Germany based). /li /ulh3Equal Opportunity and Accommodations /h3pJones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. /ppIf you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process– including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page. /p