Facilities Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a proudly South African property development company, seeks your facilities' management experience to assist with the continuous improvement and maintenance of the Group’s buildings/facilities infrastructure.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Diploma Building Management / Building Science / Property Management.
• Engineering or QS Qualification, an advantage.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ Property and Facilities Management experience, of which 3 needs to be at a Management level.
• Well-developed technical experience encompassing structure and general construction and compliance within Property Management.
• Minimum 5 years building / property management experience with a sound understanding of general building maintenance.
• Experience with creating and implementing own Building Management Systems (BMS) in commercial properties, a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of industry best practices/ sustainability in Facilities Management and ideally Operations.

• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective team player.
• Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint etc).

• Manage the existing portfolio to ensure properties are kept in a pristine condition at all times.
• Project manage the refurbishments/redevelopments of buildings/properties.
• Manage the implementation of planned and proactive maintenance activities, ensuring effective allocation of resources in line with work plans and tasks.
• Maximise the life span of the Group’s properties by determining the maintenance requirements and delivering a plan within allocated timeframes and at optimal cost.
• Implement Preventative Maintenance Schedules to ensure longevity and outstanding standard of the properties, identifying problem areas and ensuring these are attended too timeously.
• Monitor and oversee the work of external contractors to ensure terms of agreements are met, and service delivery is cost-effective.
• Ensure effective asset lifecycle management for all buildings and facilities in line with relevant statutory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and respond to after-hour issues as needed regarding operational aspects such as HVAC issues, fire alarm malfunctions, electrical outages, water leaks, etc.
• Address tenant complaints and resolve conflicts (familiar with how lease agreements work).
• Ensure strict compliance with health and safety regulations, working with the SHEQ team to provide a safe environment.
• Conduct effective take-on and take-back inspections, ensuring a smooth transition/collaborative approach with other relevant teams for new developments.