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Facility Manager
About this role
VAVA Furniture is seeking an experienced Facility Manager in Lagos to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and overall management of the company's facilities and properties. The role involves coordinating vendors, contractors, maintenance teams, and other service providers to ensure facilities are safe, functional, and cost-efficient. It requires developing maintenance plans, supervising staff, monitoring utilities and expenses, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position targets professionals with relevant facility or property management experience and related qualifications. The employer operates as a registered furniture company involved in manufacturing, sales, and interior decoration.
What you would do
- Oversee daily facility operations and general management of properties
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for building systems and equipment
- Conduct regular facility inspections to identify issues and safety hazards
- Coordinate repairs, renovations, and facility improvement projects
- Supervise maintenance personnel, cleaners, security, and service providers
- Coordinate external contractors and vendors to ensure quality and timely services
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, warranties, service contracts, and assets
- Monitor utility consumption and suggest cost-saving measures
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare facility management reports and assist with budgets
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Facility Management, Estate Management, Engineering, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Business Administration or related field
- 3 - 5 years of relevant facility or property management experience
- Professional certifications in Facility Management, Project Management, Health & Safety or related field are advantageous
- Experience managing contractors, vendors, and maintenance personnel
- Practical knowledge of building services (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, generators, water systems) and safety procedures
- Ability to plan maintenance, manage budgets, and procure services
- Strong organisational, communication, and vendor-management skills
- Ability to supervise diverse teams and coordinate multiple activities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Integrity, reliability, and ability to work independently
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