Facility Manager

Department:

People & Change Nigeria

Job type:

Permanent

Closing date:

30-Sep-15

Location:

Lagos

Reference Number:

130-PEO00484

The Company

Our client is an integrated real estate and life style Nigerian company with presence across West Africa and in Dubai providing luxury real estate services in brokerage, acquisition, agency, marketing, sales, facility management, leasing and outsourcing. The company is geared towards becoming a global player across Sub Saharan Africa and Middle East Region while offering clients premium lifestyle and highest possible standards of professionalism and integrity. The pursuit of this ambitious expansion plans has created a need for dynamic and competent individual to fill the position of Facility Manager

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of equipments, buildings and other facilities as well as administration of corporately provided policies, procedures and programs that assures a well-managed, well-maintained portfolio of buildings equipment for optimal business performance.
The focus is to ensure appropriate use of best business practice to improve efficiency, by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity.

Roles & Responsibilities

•Oversees the coordination of office relocation to new premises, building space allocation and layout, communication services, and facility expansion.
•Develops budgets and schedules facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labour materials and other related costs.
•Advises management on analysis of the demand/forecasts on office space, work tools, facilities, maintenance and other procurement needs of the different office locations and departments
•Develops, reviews and negotiates with contractors in conjunction with the legal department to ensure value for money and minimise liability exposures
•Supervises essential central services as janitorial, security, canteen, landscaping, waste disposal, repairs and maintenance and other office services in order to provide the building occupants a positive and conducive environment.
•Inspects construction projects as well as prepares project status report for property owners and CEO/GMD
•Procures and manages contractors as well as follow up on any deficiencies or project overruns
•Initiates planned maintenance programs for a variety of office equipment and real estate properties.
•Conducts regular periodic fire and life safety inspections and manage the Health Safety and Environment plans to ensure that facilities comply with legislation
•Responds appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences

Requirements

Skills/Competencies
•Sound knowledge and experience of project management, facility management, health & safety management with strong hands on experience in procurement, negotiation and management of contracts/properties and facilities. Success in this role demands sound judgment, assertiveness, initiative, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Qualification & Experience
•1st degree in any relevant discipline
•Masters will be an added advantage
•At least 7 years' relevant experience 

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