Manager, Facilities Management at Smart Partners

Job Description

• Planning and coordinating all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation
• Planning best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organizing current premises
• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences
• Inspecting buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts
• Perform analysis and forecasting

Job Requirements/Qualification

• 5 - 10 years working experience
• A Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field
• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking