Alexander Nelson Latest Vacancy for Assistant Manager, Facilities

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JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT MANAGER, FACILITIES


RESPONSIBLE FOR:      
 Effective Procurement of goods and services in accordance with procurement

Guidelines and maintaining a high level of communication and liaison with the
company suppliers and users.

DUTIES: to include but not be limited to the following

• Prepare tender documents and request for proposals (RFPs) for contractors, supervise and coordinate contractors to achieve company facilities management standards,
• Investigate the availability and suitability of property options at the request of the company clients,
• Calculate and compare costs for required goods/services and make recommendations to procurements unit to achieve maximum value for money,
• Assist in planning for future Real Estate Developments in line with strategic business objectives and make recommendations to the design group with respect to developments,
• Assist in managing and leading Facility Management officers to ensure minimum disruption to site activities,
• Act as the company’s representative and liaise with tenants of designated properties,
• Direct and plan essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, power (PHCN, Generators), water treatment, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and any other common services,
• Ensure thatthe company’s properties or building projects meet health and safety requirements for the industries served.
• Make recommendations to best allocate or utilize spaces and resources for new buildings or re-organise existing premises,
• Inspect and certify work carried out by staff or contractors to ensure they meet the highest quality standards and follow up on any deficiencies,
• Be responsible for recruiting, training and managing Site Operation Supervisors and Technicians to deliver on the company’s strategic goals for its property portfolio,
• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and act as lead on improvement; responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering or related qualification
• working knowledge of principles and practices of project management
• working knowledge of principles and practices of business administration
• working knowledge of financial principles and practices
• working knowledge of human resource management principles and practices
• working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• working knowledge of procurement and contracts
• sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations
• experience in maintenance and all facets of facility operation
• supervisory experience
• solid computer and systems knowledge

Competencies

• communication skills
• planning and organizational skills
• negotiation skills
• problem analysis
• decision-making
• judgment
• customer service orientation
• adaptability
• team work
• ability to work under pressure
• leadership and people skills

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