This role is responsible for keeping buildings properly maintained, clean and safe. The role combines management tasks such as supervising contractors and more strategic responsibilities such as managing budgets and advising on long-term facility efficiency to ensure that facilities are safe and well-functioning in the most standard and efficient manner`.

As a Facility Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Oversee procurement, maintenance and upgrade of all facilities as required.
• Establish and administer policies and procedures for facility maintenance.
• Coordinate and manage activities and events with other departments and external clients.
• Ensure facilities meet the needs of multiple individual projects and coordinate with IT staff for technological needs.
• Monitor facility usage, operations, and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare and implement annual budget for building use and facility maintenance.
• Update and maintain usage records and invoice clients accordingly.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment functioning status and other systems in building.
• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments.
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
• Develop monitoring systems or programs in institutions to detect problems in the initial stage.
• Initiate interventions to solve problems in facilities.
• Develop and execute system for regular cleaning, repair, and maintenance of facilities.
• Inspecting buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs.
• Supervise all facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors.
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs.
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts
• Keep financial and non-financial records.
• Perform analysis and forecasting.

What are we looking for?

• First Degree in Engr., Building Tech (BSc/Hnd)
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Relevant qualification in Facility Management (CFM)
• Well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs.  
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members
• Great time management, organization, and prioritization abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Contract and Service Level Agreement management
• Procurement and Market intelligence
• Strong negotiation skill
• Strong leadership abilities
• Excellent crisis and people management skills
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications
• Intuitiveness and keen attention to details