Facilities Manager

What they do

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments.
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.
• Inspect buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors.
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs.
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts.
• Keep financial and non-financial records.
• Perform analysis and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as facilities manager or relevant position.
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Good analytical/critical thinking.
• BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage.