Facility Manager

About this role

A Facility Manager is sought to oversee daily operations, maintenance, safety and overall functionality of the employer's facilities in Lagos. The role involves ensuring facilities and systems are safe, clean, and well maintained while coordinating vendors, maintenance teams and service providers. The successful candidate will manage facility staff and external contractors, monitor maintenance plans, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations. They will also monitor expenses, assist with budgeting, maintain records, respond to emergencies and suggest efficiency improvements. The position targets individuals with relevant facility management experience and qualifications who can manage multiple tasks and emergencies. The employer operates facilities in Lagos and requires strong coordination with vendors and teams to keep operations smooth.

What you would do

• Oversee daily facility operations and maintenance.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, utilities and building systems are properly maintained.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supervise facility staff, technicians, cleaners, security personnel and external contractors.
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure timely repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify issues in maintenance, safety and operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor facility-related expenses and assist with budgeting.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs and respond to emergencies as needed.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Facility Management, Estate Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant facility management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, facility operations and safety procedures.
• Excellent vendor and contractor management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to emergencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant professional certification in Facility Management is an added advantage.

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