Facility Manager at Workforce Group

Workforce Group - Our client is a well-established and fast-growing organization operating within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Retail, FMCG, and Hospitality sectors. With a strong footprint across multiple locations, the company is committed to deliveringoperational excellence, superior customer experience, and world-class facility standards. Their operations rely heavily onefficient infrastructure systems, particularly HVAC and building services, to ensure seamless service delivery.

As part of their growth and commitment to maintaining high operational standards, they are seeking a highly experienced candidate to oversee and optimize all facility-related operations in the capacity below:

Job Title: Facility Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

About the Role

• The Facility Manager will be responsible for theoverall management, maintenance, and optimization of facilities across multiple locations, ensuring all systems — especially HVAC and mechanical infrastructure— operate efficiently and reliably.
• This role requires ahands-on, technically sound professional with deep experience infacility operations within QSR, FMCG, retail, or hospitality environments.
• The ideal candidate will drivepreventive maintenance strategies, vendor management, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Facility Operations & Maintenance:

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of all facilities across locations.
• Ensure optimal performance of HVAC systems, chillers, ventilation systems, and building services.
• Develop and implementpreventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Monitor facility performance and ensure minimal downtime.

HVAC & Technical Systems Management:

• Lead the management of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems across all sites.
• Ensure proper maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Vendor & Contractor Management:

• Manage third-party vendors and service providers for maintenance and repairs.
• Negotiate contracts, monitor SLAs, and ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare and manage facility budgets.
• Optimize operational costs without compromising service quality.
• Track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and risk assessments.
• Implement safety policies and emergency response procedures.

Strategic & Operational Leadership:

• Support expansion projects, including new site setup and facility design input.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure facilities align with business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in facility management processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experiencein Facility Management.
• Proven experience within QSR, FMCG, Retail, or Hospitality sectors.
• Strong, hands-on experience managing HVAC systems and MEP infrastructure(non-negotiable).
• Experience managing multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of facility management systems, preventive maintenance, and compliance standards.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g.,IFMA, COREN, NSE) are an added advantage.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Efficient and reliable facility operations across all locations.
• Reduced downtime and improved system performance (especially HVAC).
• Strong cost control and optimized maintenance processes.
• High compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  augustine.okpaire@workforcegroup.com using "Facility Manager" as the subject of the mail.