Manager, Facilities Management Unit at LAGBUS Asset Management Limited

LAGBUS Asset Management Limited started operations on the 17th of February 2007. LAGBUS was created out of the experience of Lagos state over the years to assist in alleviating the transportation issues in the state. With over 500 buses and 40 routes currently in operation, we operate a prepaid and on-the-bus ticketing service available in different denominations on our different routes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, Facilities Management Unit

Ref: LBHR-FCM001
Location: Lagos

Job Description
We require a service-oriented Manager with proactive approach to achieve results.

Responsibilities
The Manager shall oversee a team responsible for:

• Managing general upkeep of buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Managing and leading changes to LAGBUS premises to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.
• Ensuring all LAGBUS premises meets health and safety requirements, and that the Unit complies with existing legislation.
• Ensuring that health and safety policies are adhered to at all LAGBUS premises, including Depots and Stations.
• Performing Environmental Hazard management and planning.
• Consistently inspecting physical structure of all LAGBUS premises.
• Using best business practices to manage physical structures, electrical, ventilation and plumbing systems.
• Planning best allocation and utilization of work space and resources for new locations, or re-organizing current work locations.
• Managing work space allocations and relocations, refurbishments and renovations.
• Coordinating, supervising and planning essential services such as cleaning and waste disposal services at all LAGBUS premises.
• Evaluating and advising on energy efficiency and energy expenditures.
• Managing budgets, expenses and reducing operating costs for the Facilities Management Unit.
• Preparing Periodic Reports and Maintenance Schedules for the Facilities Management Unit.
• Ensuring that periodic Contract Maintenance for Equipment is carried out according to agreed schedules.
• Assigning Preventive Maintenance Job Cards and Tasks.
• Preparing and collating Service Agreements for/from Contractors and Sub-Contractors.
• Contract Management and negotiating with Contractors and Suppliers for required goods and services.
• Supervising and using Performance Management Techniques to monitor service levels for Vendors and Contractors, and appropriate follow up on any deficiencies.
• Ensuring that all Warranty claims for labour and materials, are processed.
• Managing all Office Equipment.
• Responding timely to Facilities Management emergencies and issues , and dealing with the consequences.
• Tagging and managing of Assets and Equipment, and related record-keeping.
• Preparing project plan for all Facilities Management related projects.
• Developing Standard Operating Procedures and Process guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Higher National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering Sciences or related Management Courses.
• 8 (Eight) years' previous experience in relevant field, inclusive of 3 (Three) years experience in supervisory role, within a structured organization
• Understanding of Project Management.
• Adept use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• A relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Proven interpersonal and customer service-oriented skills.
• Well developed Reporting and Administrative Writing skills.
• Strong information gathering, information monitoring and problem solving skills.
• Proven Time Management and Negotiation skills.
• Experience in a complex environment for monitoring service performance levels.
• Diplomatic, discreet, flexible and dependable.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets, on competing priorities.
• Proven personal integrity.
• Proactive approach to achieve results.
• Exhibits a helpful behaviour beyond job requirements.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]

Note:

• Please indicate the reference number of this advertisement on your application CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.