Facility Manager (Real Estate firm) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Description

• The ideal candidate must be well-grounded in facilities management best practices and have hands-on experience in the real estate industry.

Key Responsibilities:                                                        

• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the buildings and facilities.
• Ensures that all necessary licenses and permits are acquired.
• Negotiates contracts with vendors and maintains relationships.
• Supervises overall operation and maintenance of buildings.
• Estimates material and labor costs.
• Plans and organizes the efficient and cost-effective layout of facilities.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance repair work and assist with checking installation and servicing building equipment
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and assist with energy management
• Oversee security of buildings and grounds maintenance
• Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, clients, and team.
• Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained.
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations as well as industry regulators.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc from a recognized institution
• 3+ years proven experience as a Facility Manager in a Real estate firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong knowledge of Facility Management best practices and maintenance culture.
• Must possess technical leadership skill
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
• Great analytical and problem-solving skills.