Facility Manager at Alpha Mead Facilities & Management Services (AMFacilities)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Role Summary

• The Facility Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the facility through implementation of policies, procedures and programs required by the client and the company.
• The ultimate goal is to assure a well-managed well maintained property or portfolio of properties with emphasis on positive and timely response to the concerns and needs of the clients occupying the property.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic unannounced property inspections on weekends, nights and early mornings to determine the performance of key service providers, i.e. janitorial service, landscaping, security, technician/handyman services, etc.
• MBWA – Manage by walking around.
• Involvement and input required with the Portfolio Manager for the selection of service providers.
• Assure full compliance of all service providers with property specifications and standards.
• Responsible for daily inspection and supervise Preventive Maintenance plans for the following:
• Thebuilding including ceiling, walls, floors, windows, etc.
• The generators
• All offices within the building
• The premises grounds including the parking facilities.
• Sanitation with a strong focus on the toilets.
• Possible annex locations within the facility.
• Oversee the correction of maintenance issues that relate to the interior space and exterior of the building, as applicable.
• Manage property to identify, prevent, address, and eliminate all environmental, health and safety issues.
• Conduct regular periodic fire and life safety inspections.
• Provide for records destruction services as needed to protect proprietary information.
• Monitor utility usage and make adjustments in usage patterns to minimize costs.
• Provide project management services for small projects as directed by management. Additionally, the Facility Manager is involved and serves as a resource for all interior planning, furniture reconfiguration and internal moves of the clients.
• Conduct periodic property review to prepare and maintain plans for handling major storms, security risks and other extraordinary events.
• Maintain a liaison relationship with Landlords or Landlord Representatives.
• Review and understand Leases.
• Produce monthly reports, including an operations summary of completed and planned operations activity.
• Assist Project Management and Engineering, Design and Construction personnel - Protect the property.
• Provide for the provisioning of administrative / office services as needed by client occupant organizations.

Client Relations:

• Respond positively and promptly to daily client needs.
• Assure consistent approach to addressing client needs.
• Lead Team meetings.
• Conduct periodic customer surveys.
• Advise clients of fire hazard and regulatory compliance requirements in your workspace.

Financial:

• Contribute to the preparation of annual operating budgets and implement the day-to-day management of the facility within the parameters of the budget.
• Receive, review, code and sign supplier invoices.
• Maintain ongoing communications with head office Accounts Department and appropriate Accounting Manager.
• Site Float Management • Develop capital requirements and budget as required.

Administration:

• Provide services and contact information updates required.
• Supervise and direct the work of assigned employees/contract staff.
• Annual review of staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with all training activity and schedules for subordinates and team members, working within the Company policies and procedures.
• Keep emergency contact lists up to date and distributed to the necessary people, i.e. immediate managers, security.
• Maintain emergency procedures.
• Maintain fire safety plans.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in 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 Reporting and administrative writing skill
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. IFM, PFM, IFMA etc. will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience.