Vacancy For Lead Facility Manager In A Leading Facilities Management Firm


Afordonz Consulting Limited - Our client specializes in facilities management, and is seeking to fill the position below:     Job Title: Lead Facility Manager Location: Kano Role Summary

  • The Lead Facility Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the facility through implementation of policies, procedures and programs required by the client and the company.
  • The ultimate goal is to assure a well-managed and well maintained property or portfolio of properties with emphasis on positive and timely response to the concerns and needs of the clients occupying the property.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the correction of maintenance issues that relate to the interior space and exterior of the building, as applicable.
  • Manage property to identify, prevent, address, and eliminate all environmental, health and safety issues.
  • Conduct regular periodic fire and life safety inspections.
  • Provide for records destruction services as needed to protect proprietary information.
  • Monitor utility usage and make adjustments in usage patterns to minimize costs.
  • Provide project management services for small projects as directed by management. Additionally, the Facility Manager is involved and serves as a resource for all interior planning, furniture reconfiguration and internal moves of the clients.
  • Conduct periodic unannounced property inspections on weekends, nights and early mornings to determine the performance of key service providers, i.e. janitorial service, landscaping, security, technician/handyman services, etc.
  • MBWA - Manage by walking around.
  • Involvement and input required with the Portfolio Manager for the selection of service providers.
  • Assure full compliance of all service providers with property specifications and standards.
  • Responsible for daily inspection and supervise Preventive Maintenance plans for the following:
    • The building including ceiling, walls, floors, windows, etc.
    • The generators
    • All offices within the building
    • The premises grounds including the parking facilities.
    • Sanitation with a strong focus on the toilets.
    • Possible annex locations within the facility.
  • Conduct periodic property review to prepare and maintain plans for handling major storms, security risks and other extraordinary events.
  • Maintain liaison relationship with Landlords or Landlord Representatives
  • Review and understand Leases.
  • Produce monthly reports, including an operations summary of completed and planned operations activity.
  • Assist Project Management and Engineering, Design and Construction personnel – Protect the property.
  • Provide for the provisioning of administrative / office services as needed by client occupant organizations.
Client Relations:
  • Respond positively and promptly to daily client needs.
  • Assure consistent approach to addressing client needs.
  • Lead Team meetings.
  • Conduct periodic customer surveys.
  • Advise clients of fire hazard and regulatory compliance requirements in your workspace.
Financial:
  • Contribute to the preparation of annual operating budgets and carry out day-to-day management of the facility within the parameters of the budget.
  • Receive, review, code and sign supplier invoices.
  • Maintain steady communications with Accounts Department in head office.
  • Site Float Management
  • Develop capital requirements and budget as required.
Administration:
  • Keep emergency contact lists up to date and distributed to the necessary people, i.e. immediate managers, security.
  • Maintain emergency procedures.
  • Maintain fire safety plans.
  • Provide services and contact information updates required.
  • Supervise and direct the work of assigned employees/contract staff.
  • Annual review of staff performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all training activity and schedules for subordinates and team members, working within the Company policies and procedures.
Education and Qualification
  • B.Sc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Good analytical/critical thinking
  • Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage.
  • Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
  • Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skill Set & Profile:
  • Customer service-oriented AMF/CSD/HRD/JD/025
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Information gathering and information monitoring Required
  • Strong interpersonal/Communication skills
  • Good Reporting and administrative writing skill
  • Diplomatic, tactful, discreet, flexible, resourceful, dependable,
  • Problem solving and conflict management
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should should submit a Copy of their detailed and recent CV's to: [email protected]   Application Deadline 28th September, 2018   Note: Multiple applications may result in disqualification and use job title as the subject of your mail.