Facilities Management

• Work with various stakeholders and building contractors in implementing the school’s campus redevelopment projects
• Responsible for ensuring that all campus and housing facilities are maintained and mandate to a high standards
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of all teacher housing and campus and housing maintenance issues as required
• Responsible for liaising with landlords and service companies on campus and housing maintenance issues as required
• Responsible for managing the school’s requirements
• Responsible for ensuring accurate record keeping on all facilities purchases and maintaining appropriate documentation such as warranty and service documentation on equipment
• Managing the energy consumption on campus and teacher housing units and advising on energy-efficient systems
• Responsible for setting up operational systems required in managing the facilities department ensuing appropriate systems are in place to enhance efficiencies and effective of the service
• Assist in the preparation of documents for tenders for contractors as and when the need arises
• Responsible for project managing, supervising and coordinating work of contractors appointed to work on campus facilities to ensure quality standards and project deadlines are met
• Responsible for obtaining quotes and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money in facilities projects

Qualification Required & Experience

• Accredited facilities manager certification
• Degree in any field, preferably in building services
• Membership in the international facilities management association is preferred

Experience, skills and abilities

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a facilities management role in a large organisation
• Proven experience in handling customer complaints
• Proven experience of successfully developing and creating facilities management systems and procedures
• Proven experience in successfully developing and managing budgets
• Experience in managing contract
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Proven extensive knowledge of best practice facilities management
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills, ability to lead and work collaborative, flexible creative thinker
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communications
• Excellent organisational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of food and transport services operational requirements
• Excellent IT Skills