Facility Manager - Kano at Alpha Mead Group

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We seek an experienced Facility Manager to oversee our facilities\' maintenance, operations, and overall efficiency. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background, seasoned experience as a technical facility manager, and a working knowledge of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Key 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.
•  Manage the maintenance and operations of the facility, ensuring optimal performance of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance schedules using a CMMS platform to track work orders, assets, and maintenance history.
• Supervise a team of technical staff and service providers to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and implement corrective measures for repairs and improvements.
• Develop and manage the facility’s budget, including cost control, vendor negotiations, and procurement of maintenance supplies.
• Ensure all activities at the facility comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance activities.
• Provide reports on facility operations, maintenance activities, and budget performance.
• Assure full compliance of all service providers with property specifications and standards.
• 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 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 reviews to prepare and maintain plans for handling major storms, security risks, and other extraordinary events.
• Maintain a liaison relationship with Landlords or Landlord Representatives.
• 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

Qualifications

• B.Eng. in Mechanical engineering or any other engineering field
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience as a Facility Manager
• Candidates residing in Ado Bayero, Kano will be considered
• Proven experience working in a Facility Management organization
• Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms for maintenance tracking and management.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and vendor management.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Good Reporting skills
• Relevant professional qualifications e.g. IFM, PFM, IFMA, etc. will be an advantage.