Job Title: Facility Manager
Location: Lagos Mainland
Industry: Laundry and Cleaning Services

Summary:
• The Facility Manager will be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to the building and the premises.
• Areas of responsibility include management & maintenance of building and ground; cleaning/waste disposal; health and safety; procurement and contract management; space management and utilities.

Job Description;
• plan and overseeing building work/renovation;
• manage building maintenance activities;
• coordinate cleaning
• ensure that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards;
• advise on energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
• supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff including maintenance, grounds and custodial workers;
• manage refurbishment, managing general upkeep and maintenance advising on energy efficiency managing services such as cleaning, waste disposal,
• inspect structure of building and determine if repairs are needed;
• perform facility plant equipment obsolescent planning, budgeting and replacement;
• perform environmental hazard management/planning and remediation;
• project management and supervising and coordinating work of contractors;
• investigate availability and suitability of options for new premises;
• calculate and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;
• plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives;
• manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities;
• direct, coordinate and plan essential central ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with appropriate standards;
• plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising current premises;
• ensure that agreed works by staff or contractors have been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
• coordinate and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility;
• monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences.

Educational Qualification and Requirements:
• 3-5 years minimum experience working in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of Management measures
• Strong written and oral communication
• Candidates should have B.Sc. in Estate/Operations Management with any other relevant qualification
• Professional relating to Facilities Management will be an added advantage.
• working knowledge of procurement and contracts
• sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations
• experience in construction, maintenance and all facets of facility operation
• supervisory experience
• solid computer and systems knowledge

Preferred Skills and Competence:
• Excellent customer service, good communication and managerial skills
• Ability to work under pressure without compromise to quality and timeliness
• Ability to develop good working relationships with a wide range of people.
• Well organised
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload as well as technical knowledge of building services
• Good problem solving and decision- making skills

Method of Application: Qualified Candidates should send a copy of their CVs to applications@thejobmag.com on or before the 26th of May, 2016.

Remuneration: N100,000

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.