Technical Facilities Project Manager

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POSITION INFO:

Well-established healthcare provider seeks to employ a Technical Manager to take care of maintenance and project activities at their facilities in the Western Cape.

For the position you would be required to have:

• Minimum of a National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 10 years relevant experience with 5 years in project management.
• Experience in both the commercial electrical and mechanical engineering fields.
• Technical experience in the hospital / healthcare environment, facilities management, project management, or maintenance and procurement.
• Experience in dealing with tradespeople, general contractors, and vendors on behalf of an owner/organisation.
• Experience in sourcing vendor proposals, reviewing tenders, selecting contractors, ensuring contract adherence, ensuring remedies for deficiencies and evaluating performances.
• Working knowledge of workplace health, safety, environmental, building regulations and fire compliance.
• Must be conversant in the principles of maintenance, security, energy and asset management.
• Good understanding of budget management and cost saving and control.
• Intermediate computer literacy in MS Office.

Responsibilities would include you to:

• Negotiate and manage the procurement and delivery of technical equipment and services.
• Ensure delivery against negotiated contracts.
• Initiate and plan projects in alignment with organisational goals.
• Take responsibility as project manager on all building, retrofitting, renovation, relocation and closure projects.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Monitor and manage all practice facilities, clinical infrastructure and assets for optimal performance, safety, security, cost effectiveness and longevity.
• Provide support for technical systems such as clinical equipment, mechanical services, electrical infrastructure, communication systems and security systems.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide support in after-hour emergencies.
• Document systems and processes for effective response in maintenance emergencies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance maintenance processes, efficiencies and sustainability.
• Coordinate the maintenance team to ensure efficient use of personnel and other resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards in all areas of responsibility, including provincial health and safety standards, municipal building codes, etc.
• Implement and enforce practice policies and procedures to mitigate risk and to manage and maintain facilities and assets optimally.
• Draft and update emergency plans and evacuation procedures.
• Do financial planning and continuous budget management for the department.
• Prepare reports and information as needed for stakeholders on different levels.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors, and partner with key stakeholders to ensure improved efficiency and service delivery.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information