Assistant Facilities Manager, Engineering

Overview

Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) installations and civil maintenance activities within the facility, ensuring engineering excellence, operational reliability and seamless service delivery.

What you'll do

• Support the Engineering function in managing all aspects of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installations, along with comprehensive civil maintenance operations across the facility.
• Ensure all systems operate at peak efficiency and align with organizational standards and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive critical spares inventory programs based on manufacturer specifications and operational requirements.
• Create strategic procurement plans for essential components, ensuring optimal stock levels for installations maintained by in-house engineering teams.
• Design, implement and oversee robust preventive maintenance programs across all facility systems.
• Drive initiatives that significantly reduce the risk of unexpected failures in critical equipment through systematic inspection, testing and maintenance protocols.
• Partner with Engineering leadership to evaluate and enhance maintenance and service practices of Mechanical and Electrical contractors.
• Ensure all work performed aligns with manufacturer recommendations, industry best practices and JLL quality standards, and conduct regular audits and performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date logbooks, maintenance checklists and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules for all MEP installations.
• Implement digital tracking systems where applicable to enhance efficiency.
• Take ownership of equipment breakdowns and facility downtime events, coordinating rapid response protocols and implementing corrective actions to restore operations swiftly.
• Analyze root causes and implement preventive measures to minimize recurrence.
• Arrange and execute ad-hoc MEP installations and modifications in response to evolving client requirements, managing timelines, resource allocation and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure all contractors, vendors and service providers adhere to site safety protocols, security procedures and operational guidelines.
• Assume responsibility for Assistant Facility Manager (AFM) soft services functions when operational needs require, including oversight of cleaning and security coordination.
• Lead and manage engineering operations independently during assigned shifts, serving as the primary authority for engineering-related decisions, escalations and emergency responses.
• Ensure seamless 24/7 operational coverage and consistent service standards across all shifts.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years in facility engineering management with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility.
• Expert-level understanding of MEP systems, building automation and facility infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and complex engineering operations.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.
• Relevant professional engineering certifications (PE, LEED AP, CFM, or equivalent).

Details

• Location: On-site, Mumbai, MH.
• Scheduled weekly hours: 48.
• Shift leadership with 24/7 operational coverage across shifts.