Senior Facilities Manager

Job Description : SENIOR FACILITIES MANAGER NIGERIA 10-15 years experience Responsibilities: Design and build out the organogram for the in-house FM team and screen and hire all candidates Manage, supervise and professionally develop all direct reports (e.g., Facility Managers, etc.), ensuring optimum productivity. Develop, gain consensus for, and implement the best practice building operation plan for all assigned assets. Establish written goals and objectives for employees directly reporting to the role of FM. Conduct periodic formal and informal performance evaluations. Develop a training program and provide a career path for the in-house FM team. Assure successful succession planning. Work directly with clients and tenants to ensure a thorough understanding of their objectives and the implementation of acceptable property-specific operating strategies that achieve these required standards. Proactively meet with clients and tenants on scheduled basis to better understand their needs and ensure that the level of service provided meets their needs. Oversee the implementation of all approved initiatives and programs, by managing and coordinating the efforts of the FM team (e.g. service providers, contractors, and building employees) to achieve the goals Work with the Financial Manager to prepare the final budget documentation / plans and administers the works to ensure budget compliance. Inspect facilities and equipment to determine extent of service and equipment required. Recommend, justify, develop and coordinate with the team, projects that enhance the value of the office buildings. Arrange for alterations to, or maintenance, upkeep, or reconditioning of facilities as specified in the operating procedures, management plan and / or management services agreement Approve purchase orders and work orders in line with the approved budget. Where expenses have not been budgeted, provide a justification for such expenses. Prepare a monthly Management Report, highlighting key metrics on property condition and inventory (other metrics to be agreed upon and included) Participate in-group process as appropriate. Ensure that all defined services are completed in accordance with all operating procedures, statuary requirements, and within the Health and safety guidelines. Proactively ensure that services are continuously reviewed and refinements are made to enhance these services. Develop a close working relationship with all vendors Create a performance-oriented, process-driven, customer-focused, team-spirited culture amongst the team. The Senior Facilities Manager (SFM) is responsible for managing all aspects of facilities service delivery at WTC Abuja To ensure the coordination and delivery of a cost-effective, efficient and client-focused Facilities Management (FM) service for all current and future buildings To manage the in-house FM team and work in close collaboration with any FM service providers/partners in a positive and progressive way to ensure that the level of FM service is world-class and that the FM budget is spent in the most efficient, effective and economic manner. Experience with well-established FM companies would be an added advantage. The candidate should be used to managing big commercial and residential projects. Work Experience Required: Min. Experience: 8/10 years Max. Experience: 15 years Qualification: (An Engineering Degree Qualified in an appropriate engineering discipline (E.G. Mechanical/Electrical/Building Systems Engineering)

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