Facility Manager at Owens & Xley Consulting

Owens and Xley Consults is a recruitment firm based in Lagos that offers business advisory and consulting services to help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facility Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the efficient operation, maintenance, and security of the company's physical assets and facilities. 
• This role involves coordinating various facility-related activities, and optimizing the functionality of the company's infrastructure

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Management:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Coordinate repairs, renovations, and maintenance projects to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Monitor the performance of contractors, vendors/service providers to ensure quality work and adherence to timelines.
• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance staff, cleaners, security and other facility-related personnel.
• Organize relocations and layout changes to accommodate changing business needs.

Health and Safety:

• Maintain a safe and secure working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and address safety concerns promptly.

Utilities Management:

• Oversee the management of utilities such as electricity, water, heating, and cooling systems to ensure optimal usage and cost-effectiveness.
• Implement energy-saving initiatives and sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.

Others:

• Develop and implement emergency response plans and protocols to handle various crisis situations effectively.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and suppliers to negotiate contracts, monitor service quality, and manage service agreements.
• Develop and manage the facility budget, including expenses related to maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a BSc Degree with 4 - 10 years work experience. 

Competency and Skill Requirement
Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance, and repair processes.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Proficiency in using facility management software and tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suit.

Soft Skills:

• Organizational and coordination skills.
• Result-oriented team player with exceptionalmotivation, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good initiative, time and stress management skills ∙
• Project management skills

Attitude:

• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem-solving attitude
• Attention to detail.
• Sociable and friendly
• Confident and pleasant

Professional Certifications:

• Relevant certification in Facility Management, HSE, Fire Service is an advantage

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@owensxley.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.