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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Facilities Manager based in Berlin, Germany covering other remote sites. The Assistant Facilities Manager will assist the Regional Facilities Manager and EMEA Operations Director in leading a vendor group to manage the tactical delivery for the assigned properties. These properties are based in across Germany, Switzerland & Romania. The Assistant Facilities Manager will be the on-site point of contact for the key stakeholders &/or client in the absence of the Regional Facilities Manager. The responsibilities will include maintenance and operations, contract services, purchasing of material, equipment & supplies, occupancy services and helpdesk via Corrigo ticketing system for all sites.
Job Responsibility:
Client/Stakeholder Management: Deliver excellent customer service
Build and develop effective relationships
Monitor procedures
Participate in weekly operations meetings
Proactively engage stakeholders
Be on-site key point of contact
Respond to requests and e-mails
Communicate in professional manner
Procurement & Vendor Management: Support vendors
Manage relationships with service providers
Liaise with vendors
Collation of service records
Prepare PO forms
Oversee & report cleanliness
Ensure stationery & beverage stock levels
Ensure JLL HSSE contractor management process is followed
Communication to Vendors and Supplier
Contracts Management: Ensure contracts are professionally delivered
Support in monitoring expiry of contracts
Continually assess contracts
Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability: Assist in ensuring site's financial operations meet targets
Assist and monitor financial processes
Health & Safety Management: Implement and manage safety procedures
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations
Ensure vendors follow safe working practices
Ensure provision of a safe working environment
Ensure near misses/good catches are logged
Ensure a safe and engaging environment
Ensure site logbooks are administrated
Support Cleaning and H&S Audits
Attending HSE Audits
Site Operations Management: FM management of the sites
Assist and monitor building procedures
Coordinate works within the buildings
Office maintenance
Log, monitor and update all issues in ticketing system
Regularly meet Facilities Manager
Ensure all chemicals have up-to-date chemical list
Identify and implement innovations
Perform office-based administrative work and on-site property inspections
Some evening or weekend availability may be required
Risk Management: Assist in implementation of property risk management program
Support disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Follow escalation and incident reporting procedures
Adhere to business conduct guidelines
Requirements:
Experience in facilities management, building, business or other related field
Fluent German (native or C1 level) essential for regulatory compliance and vendor communication
Strong English communication skills required for international communication
Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demands
Knowledge of local Safety requirements
Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives (highly desirable)
Knowledge of vendor management for specialized services
Proven capacity to understand and interpret commercial contracts
Budget management and financial analysis skills
Strong communicator
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives