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Positions available in Alhambra and Irvine

Critical Facility Manager – Critical Environments

What this job involves

The Critical Facility Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the operations and performance for Data Center and Critical Environments. The role will ensure all basics of safety, compliance, operation, and maintenance, building systems, and innovation requirements are met within the controlled environment of a 24/7 data center account and serves as the primary escalation point for all emergency events. The ideal candidate in this position will come from a data center critical environment background.  Success in this role requires being an open, transparent, and consistent communicator to all stakeholders, as you'll have the opportunity to shape not only the team, but the Client relationship.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

Developing and implementing strategic initiatives and operational plans to drive efficiency, scalability, and resilience across Critical Environment operations

Providing leadership and direction to critical vendors and operational staff, including unionized workforce.

Responsible for proper operational oversight of large projects executed by PDS  team to ensure alignment with client expectation, while directly overseeing management and execution of smaller, in-house projects handled by the Data Center Critical team.

Monitoring and evaluating data center performance, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and key performance indicators

Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize risks

Overseeing financial aspects including budget planning, forecasting, and cost control

Acting as primary point of contact for senior management, clients, partners, and vendors

Managing relationships with strategic vendors and contractors to ensure service level agreements are met

Evaluating and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, security, and sustainability

Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies

Onsite presence at Alhambra and Irvine critical locations when required

Serving as the primary on-call leader for the Critical Environment team, providing 24/7 support and decisive leadership during emergencies to guide the team toward a rapid resolution.

 

Job Description

• Relationship Management

Manage the performance and outcomes of assigned staff reporting to the position

Maintain interface with client, ensuring total contract compliance, accurate and timely reporting, and resolve critical impact end user relations issues

• Compliance

Provide overall facility services in accordance with accounts’ standard processes and procedures including application of policies and programs, coordination of information

Ensure compliance with portfolio wide initiatives and required local, state, and federal laws and regulations that pertain to the operating of facilities entrusted to the Facility Partners to manage on behalf of the client as owner

• Process Management

Manage, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for Facility Management services within assigned facilities and geography

Responsible for site achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and managing resources and processes required to do so.

• People Management

Responsible for overall team management, staff development and planning.  Execute staff succession and growth plans.

Responsible for direct management of unionized technical team, ensure adherence of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

 

Required Qualifications:

5+ years work experience in Data Centers or Critical Facilities with leadership responsibilities and people management expertise

Experience with systems, emergency generators, switchgears, ups, hvac, fls

Strong ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety rules, and maintenance instructions

Strong leadership and relationship building skills

Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability

Excellent communication skills, including report writing and effective speaking to leadership groups

Proficiency with technical drawings, specifications, and measuring instruments

Experienced in communications through of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Demonstrated leadership ability, presentation capabilities, and organizational skills

Experience utilizing CMMS platforms

Prior demonstration of Life Cycle Asset Management strategy planning and implementation

Knowledge of standard business and accounting practices

 

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

155,000.00 – 155,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Los Angeles, CA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

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

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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