JLL

Senior Facility Manager

In short

This on-site Senior Facility Manager role at JLL in Portsmouth, NH covers BioPharma GMP/GxP facility operations, acting as client relationship manager and safety culture lead for a campus. It requires overseeing critical engineering systems (HVAC, cleanrooms, process utilities), managing validation/qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and budgets, and leading direct reports. Candidates need 5+ years of BioPharma facility management experience, BAS/CMMS proficiency, and strong data analysis skills; no visa sponsorship is offered.

Senior Facility Manager - JLL
What this job involves: The Senior Facility Manager is the single point of contact for the areas of responsibility and its occupants and acts as their service provider liaison. The role is to ensure the JLL team (employee and 3rd party partners) deliver FM and workplace services resulting in safe, code-compliant, functional, comfortable, energy efficient and attractive facilities and site infrastructure. The FM manages expense budgets within approved allocations and provides monthly updates to year-end projections. Oversees gray area (GAP) maintenance projects within their campus per client's specifications and timeline. Provide cost competitive and resource efficient methods for delivering high-volume and relatively small-dollar facility projects.
What your day-to-day will look like:
•Serve as JLL Client Relationship Manager for assigned campus and buildings, coordinating communications with stakeholders and building users
•Establish and champion a "Safety First" culture while leading operations, maintenance, utility, and manufacturing support service functions
•Oversee critical engineering systems including HVAC, cleanroom environments, specialized ventilation, process utilities, and backup power systems
•Ensure continuous monitoring and optimization of environmental controls to maintain required laboratory and manufacturing space parameters
•Manage validation and qualification protocols for critical systems in compliance with FDA, EMA, and regulatory requirements
•Develop site-level goals, provide employee management to direct reports, and actively develop team members for advancement opportunities
•Effectively manage operating expenses to meet savings targets while developing annual budgets and providing monthly variance analysis
Required Qualification:
•5+ year's BioPharma facility management experience within GMP/GxP environment
•Experience managing a budget and presenting to senior leadership
•Knowledge of Excel and ability to analyze data
•Proficiency in building automation systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
•Understanding of cGMP engineering requirements including qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
•Knowledge of laboratory-specific engineering systems including fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and specialized process equipment
Preferred Qualification:
•Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred, or equivalent technical experience in laboratory/GMP facility systems
•Experience in driving OSHA compliant safety program and maintaining environmental compliance related to facility operations (Air, Water, Waste Management)
•Experience in supporting compliant Environmental, Health and Safety training program related to facility management operations
•Experience with utility system design and management (clean steam, WFI systems, compressed air, nitrogen)
•Familiarity with engineering change control processes and validation documentation
Location: On-site – Portsmouth, NH
This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
•401(k) plan with matching company contributions
•Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
•Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
•Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
•Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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