Director, Facilities

JLL 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.    What this job involves: As a Director, Facilities at JLL, reporting into the Regional Facilities leader, you will provide strategic support and technical guidance for facilities operations across healthcare properties in the Mid-Atlantic market (Maryland, DC, Virginia), ensuring optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and safety across complex facility systems. You'll advise on critical building infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, medical gas systems, and building automation systems while supporting teams of skilled technicians and maintenance professionals. You'll serve as the primary technical advisor for facilities management teams and clients, providing strategic guidance on capital improvements, system upgrades, and long-term facility planning that enhances operational efficiency and patient care environments. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including facilities managers, clinical staff, and healthcare administrators to deliver integrated solutions. Location: Must be based in the Mid-Atlantic market (Maryland, DC, Virginia). Role requires heavy travel within the market. What your day-to-day will look like: Provide strategic leadership and technical guidance to facilities teams responsible for maintaining complex building and medical systems across single or multiple healthcare properties in your assigned portfolio Advise on and support the development and implementation of comprehensive preventive maintenance programs, energy management strategies, and capital improvement plans to optimize facility performance and lifecycle costs Guide emergency response procedures and support coordination with local authorities, contractors, and internal teams during critical incidents or system failures Support annual operating budget planning for facilities operations including maintenance contracts, utility costs, and capital expenditure planning with detailed financial reporting Conduct regular facility inspections and system assessments to identify improvement opportunities, code compliance issues, and potential safety hazards Advise on vendor selection and coordinate with contractors and service providers to ensure quality delivery of specialized maintenance services and major system installations or upgrades Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for facility owners, healthcare administrators, and senior management regarding facility performance, sustainability metrics, and recommended improvements Advise on compliance with all applicable healthcare facility codes, Joint Commission standards, environmental regulations, OSHA safety standards, and local jurisdiction requirements Mentor and support facilities staff and technicians while fostering a culture of safety, continuous learning, and operational excellence across the facilities team Required qualifications: Minimum 7 years of healthcare facilities operations experience or experience in other regulated industries such as Life Sciences Extensive knowledge of healthcare facility codes, life safety systems, Joint Commission standards, environmental regulations, and OSHA compliance requirements Strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills with experience supporting technical staff and coordinating with diverse stakeholder groups Advanced proficiency in building automation systems, energy management software, and computerized maintenance