Facility Manager - Damaturu

About this role

The role is for a Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day facility operations and maintenance for a client with properties in multiple African countries. It involves creating and implementing maintenance plans for building systems, ensuring efficient operation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and other services, and conducting regular inspections. The position requires managing contractors, vendors, and service providers while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements. It also covers budgeting for maintenance, asset inventory, and lifecycle planning. The employer describes itself as a total real estate solutions company with ISO 9001:2015 certification and operations across more than 10 African countries.

What you would do

• Oversee day-to-day facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for building systems.
• Ensure efficient operation of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and other building services.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and address issues promptly.
• Manage maintenance schedules and monitor service delivery standards.
• Supervise and evaluate contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Review and approve contractor work and maintenance reports.
• Negotiate service agreements and monitor vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage facility maintenance budgets and monitor expenditures.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Estate Management, Facility Management, Building Technology or related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications in Facility Management, Engineering, Health & Safety or Project Management (added advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar role.
• Proven experience managing commercial, residential, institutional or industrial facilities.
• Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors and facility budgets.
• Experience working in remote or challenging operational environments (advantage).
• Knowledge of facility management principles and building systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility management software.

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