Facilities Manager at KPMG

Ref #: GLO101

Detailed Job Description

• Work closely with the Chairman and Chief of Staff to plan and execute the overall strategy for managing the Chairman's facilities in different locations, and all household employees
• Supervise and train all household employees (cleaners, security men, cooks, etc.) and coordinate all household activities, assuring timely and high quality completion of all tasks
• Supervise the work of external contractors, service people, artisans, and all service providers, ensuring the best quality of work and adherence to all household standards and expectations
• Carry out periodic inspections of the Chairman's house(s), identifying faults/ issues that need to fixed
• Ensure routine preventive maintenance is carried out on all household assets (generators, cars, washing machine, cookers, etc.)
• Organise, schedule and oversee corrective maintenance and repairs of all household assets
• Develop proposed budgets for running the Chairman's house(s) and prepare periodic shopping lists for household requirements
• Meet with vendors and negotiate contracts for the provision of food, furnishings, and technical maintenance to ensure good value for the Chairman
• Keep running records of all household expenses and compare with approved budget
• Maintain household checking and petty cash accounts
• Support the recruitment and interviewing of all household staff
• Develop and maintain secure storage room "vault"Â and inventory of contents.

Qualifications & Requirements

• First degree and/or post graduate degree from a reputable institution preferably in Estate Management, or any other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years working experience in similar positions
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, networking skills
• Very good negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent project management skills
• Action-oriented and driven to results
• High level of loyalty/discretion.