Facilities Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Accountabilities
Develop and Implement Maintenance Schedules:

• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify and assess maintenance needs.
• Create and maintain a preventive and corrective maintenance schedule for building systems and equipment.

Maintain Accurate Records:

• Keep detailed and accurate records of equipment functionality, maintenance activities, and system statuses.
• Document any issues, repairs, and updates to equipment and systems to track performance over time.

Ensure Compliance:

• Monitor and enforce adherence to maintenance schedules and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes for building operations and maintenance.

Supervise and Coordinate Work:

• Oversee and coordinate the efforts of Contractors and Building Services Technicians to ensure standard quality of work is performed by external service providers.

Coordinate Housekeeping and Grounds Keeping:

• Oversee housekeeping and groundskeeping activities to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the facility.
• Implement and monitor cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.

Manage Maintenance Projects:

• Define the scope of work for maintenance projects, including refurbishment and renovations.
• Provide drawings, prepare cost estimates, and manage project execution from start to finish.

Facility Space Allocation:

• Allocate and manage facility space to optimize efficiency and meet operational needs and adjust space usage as required to support changing organizational requirements.

Plan and Manage Central Services:

• Oversee central services including reception, security, cleaning, waste disposal, water treatment, energy consumption, and parking.
• Ensure these services meet customer satisfaction and operational standards.

Review and Manage Service Contracts:

• Evaluate and manage service contracts to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Review performance and amend contracts as necessary to meet service expectations.

Respond to Emergencies:

• Address emergencies or urgent maintenance issues promptly; implement and manage emergency response protocols to minimize disruption and ensure safety.

Continuous Improvement:

• Regularly review and adjust maintenance practices and schedules based on performance data and feedback.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in facility management processes and implement enhancements.
• Any other project or task as assigned by the Line Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/electrical engineering, Quantity Survey or Architecture.
• 8-10 years post-NYSC experience in facilities management.
• Required Knowledge: Building services installation, National Building codes, Project management.
• Membership of the Relevant Professional body.

Application Closing Date
13th October, 2024.