Mall Facility Manager at HRLeverage Africa

ROLE OF MALL FACILITY MANAGER
As a way of partnering with our client to improve its business, we are looking for a highly experienced candidate for mall Facility manager in Imo State. He/She would be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of a mall by creating an enabling environment most suitable for contractors and third party shop owner. He/She would also be skilful at all activities geared towards, coordinating building infrastructures and grounds maintenance; cleaning; vending; health and safety; procurement and contract management; security and space management.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Project management and supervising and coordinating works of contractors;
• Investigating availability and suitability of options for new premises;
• Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money;
• Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners as well as planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives;
• Managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities in the mall;
• Directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling;
• Ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation;
• Solicit and analyse bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
• Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.
• Planning best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising current premises;
• Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies;
• Coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility;
• Using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement;
• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences.
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including maintenance, grounds and custodial workers.
• Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
• Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodelling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
• Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Candidates need to be:

• Understanding of construction Industry
• Good sales drive  and meticulous
• Good knowledge tiles, designs, interior décor and  building auxiliaries.
• Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills §Good communication skills
• Good in communicating in English .

EXPERIENCE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate should  be a background in Engineering, Architecture or other affiliate technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in related industry.
• Active Listening Skills
• Coordination Skills - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to Bring parties together and try to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions