Facilities Manager at SmartCity Plc

Smartcity is an investment and Infrastructure development company dedicated to creating modern real estate and infrastructural projects that allows people to live, work and relax in a technologically enabled environment that makes for pleasant and productive living.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all building-related activities.
• You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe and well-functioning.
• The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs.
• Leadership abilities and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.
• The goal is to ensure our business’s premises is problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Provide energy management solutions; come up with energy saving guidelines that will reduce expense costs, for example, diesel consumption, pressure on generators and where possible introduce alternate energy sources
• Ensure service providers deliver value that commensurate with what they are being paid
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Inspect buildings’ structures and company infrastructure to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all facilities staff (security, gardener, cleaner etc.) and external contractors
• Perform analysis and forecasting of the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements.

Requirements and skills

• B.Sc / BA Degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field with relevant work experience.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFM) will be an advantage
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Good analytical/critical thinking.
• Ability to use facility management tools and software will be an advantage
• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator or similar role
• Solid knowledge of office procedures
• Experience with office management software like MS Office
• Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude.

Competencies & Skills:

• Problem solving skills
• Technical knowledge
• Good leadership skills.
• Team working skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] , [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email