Facilities Manager at Bancorp Consulting Limited - Delta, Edo, Kano, Rivers

Bancorp Consulting Limited is a Management and Capacity Building company providing training, consulting , and outsourcing services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Locations: Delta, Edo, Kano, Rivers

Job Purpose

• The facilities manager will oversee all building and grounds maintenance for the organization. They will be responsible for ensuring the facilities are safe, up to code, and fully operational.
• The facilities manager will also be responsible for managing contractors, training new employees, and working with third-party vendors.
• This is a diverse field with a range of responsibilities, which are dependent on the structure of the organization.
• You'll be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly concerning the buildings and premises. Areas of responsibility include:
  • Building and grounds maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Health and safety
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Security
  • Space management
  • Utilities and communications infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating all installations and refurbishments
• Managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspecting buildings' structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity, etc.) and refurbishments
• Review utility consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers, etc.) and external contractors
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Perform analysis and forecasting
• Negotiating bids and contracts for third party workers
• Project manage, supervise and coordinate the work of contractors
• Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
• Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives
• Direct, coordinate, and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, waste disposal, and recycling
• Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation
• Check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies
• Coordinate and lead one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility
• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences.
• Maintaining a safe work environment for all employee
• Coordinating site safety programs
• Managing all vendor contracts
• Planning building maintenance and operational programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience.
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage.
• Certification in facilities management/ Administration a plus.
• Proven experience in maintenance supervision or related field.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift to 25 to 30 pounds.

Skills:
You'll need to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Procurement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and priorities workload.
• Confident decision making.
• Goal-oriented, organized team player.
• Positive attitude and be a problem-solver.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Time management skills.
• Accurate and precise attention to details.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to draw information from various sources, including people.
• Clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents
• Teamwork and leadership skills.
• IT skills
• A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work

What to Expect:

• You may be required to work at different premises
• Long-term projects may demand flexibility or relocation
• The work can be pressured at times, particularly when working to tight budgets or when emergencies arise

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.