Intern - Facilities & Operations Management

About the role

JLL is hiring a Facilities, Procurement and Audit Intern in Colombo to support its Facilities Management team in delivering services that operate and maintain client facilities. The intern gains hands-on experience in facilities operations, audits, procurement and vendor coordination, while ensuring service delivery meets client and JLL standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct operational audits of facilities services against SLAs and client requirements, verify Planned Preventive Maintenance schedules, and review mandatory documents and records
• Assist in preparing audit reports on compliance status, gaps and corrective actions, and support quality assurance and inspections
• Help prepare, issue and follow up purchase orders, coordinate with vendors on quotations and issues, and assist contract negotiation and vendor onboarding
• Maintain the vendor database and performance records, track PO status, verify invoices against POs and delivery docs, and update the summary of active contracts
• Develop and maintain filing systems, prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports, maintain inventory and asset records, and manage document version control
• Support tender preparation, proposal writing, client presentations and lead tracking for business development
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations and Technical teams, support special projects and the helpdesk, and carry out other assigned tasks

Required profile

• Pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in facilities management, administration, business administration, business management, engineering or a related field
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organisational skills, and effective oral and written English
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple tasks
• Prior exposure to facilities management, procurement, audit or business development is advantageous

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in facilities auditing, procurement, vendor management and business development
• Exposure to diverse client environments and industry best practices
• Mentorship, learning opportunities and a supportive work culture