Facility Manager at UNOCASA Limited

Our client who operates in the hospitality space is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Description

• Sourcing and overseeing contracts and service providers for functions such as catering, cleaning, parking, security, and technology
• Advising businesses on measures to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility
• Supervising teams of staff across different divisions
• Ensuring that basic facilities are well-maintained and conducting proactive maintenance
• Dealing with emergencies as they arise
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations
• Planning for the future by forecasting the facility’s upcoming needs and requirements
• Overseeing any renovations, refurbishments and building projects
• Helping with office relocations to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
• Drafting maintenance reports
• Ensuring that the facility is operating as it should on a daily basis.
• Developing and managing vendor contracts.
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security
• Allocating and managing space between buildings
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments
• EHS (environment, health, safety)
• Helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
• Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
• Impacting operational efficiencies
• Supporting productivity of facilities and personnel
• Managing risks to facilities and personnel
• Mitigating environmental impact
• Promoting sustainable tactics for long-term cost management
• Leveraging technological solutions
• Reducing or overcoming effects of natural disasters
• Guaranteeing compliance
• Leveraging security

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent professional level experience
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent related functions
• Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management
• Must be a well-organised, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented self-starter
• Strong procurement and negotiation skills