Lead Facility Manager (Kano) at Alpha Mead Group

• 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 are 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 o 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.
• 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

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 Albasa, Kano, will be considered
• Proven experience working in a Facility Management organisation
• Strong technical background
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Good Reporting skills
• Relevant professional qualifications, e.g., IFM, PFM, IFMA, etc., will be an advantage.