Facility Manager at The HR Hub Nigeria

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facility Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of our entire physical plant, office buildings, and surrounding grounds.
• The ideal candidate will manage utility infrastructure (power, water, HVAC, steam), structural maintenance, civil works, and external facility contractors.
• Your main goal is to ensure zero facility-related downtime while maintaining optimal working conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Utilities Management: Oversee the continuous operation and preventative maintenance of critical utilities, including industrial generators, boilers, water treatment plants (WTP/ETP), and HVAC systems.
• Structural Maintenance: Plan and execute routine repairs, renovations, and civil works for factory buildings, warehouses, loading bays, and administrative offices.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: Source, negotiate with, and supervise external service contractors (e.g., waste disposal, structural repairs, landscaping, elevators, and janitorial services).
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepare and manage the annual facility maintenance budget (OPEX); optimize energy, fuel, and water consumption to reduce operational costs.
• Space & Asset Planning: Manage space allocation layout changes, office moves, and maintain an accurate up-to-date registry of all physical facility assets.
• Safety & Compliance Alignment: Partner closely with the HSE Officer to ensure all physical structures, fire suppression systems, and emergency exits meet local structural safety and building codes.
• Emergency Response: Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related emergencies (e.g., power failures, structural issues, plumbing leaks) outside of normal working hours.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or Facility Management.
• 5–7 years of proven experience in facility management, with at least 3 years specifically within a manufacturing plant, factory, or heavy industrial estate environment.
• Deep understanding of industrial electrical distribution, commercial HVAC units, plumbing systems, and generator maintenance.
• Exceptional project management, strong negotiation skills, financial budgeting competence, and the ability to lead technical technician teams under pressure.