Facilities Manager - Residential Properties at CBRE Excellerate

CBRE is a global leader in real estate services and investment. With a presence in over 100 countries, we provide comprehensive solutions to real estate owners, investors, and occupiers. Our mission is to enable our clients to maximize the value of their real estate assets through innovative strategies and top-notch services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities Manager - Residential Properties

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Facilities Manager, you will drive initiatives focused on optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and implementing key regional programs, including sustainability and energy management.
• A key aspect of your role will be fostering strong client relationships while strategically managing budgets, supplier partnerships, and performance reporting.
• You will also be responsible for upholding the highest health, safety, security, and environmental standards across multiple countries in the region, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
• This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the regional operations, contributing to both the strategic and operational success of our facilities management services.

What You Will Be Doing

• Overseeing the management and operational performance of facilities across the West African region.
• Ensuring service delivery meets client expectations, contract compliance, and KPIs.
• Managing technical operations across multiple sites to maintain high quality and efficiency standards.
• Approving and managing regional budgets, while ensuring adherence to financial targets.
• Leading cost-saving initiatives, optimizing financial performance through effective procurement and vendor management.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Acting as a trusted advisor for facilities management solutions and continuous improvement.
• Leading, developing, and motivating a geographically dispersed team to achieve performance targets.
• Implementing training, succession planning, and career development programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Ensuring all activities comply with local and international health, safety, security, and environmental regulations.
• Promoting a culture of safety and sustainability, driving regional energy efficiency and environmental programs.
• Leading regional initiatives such as energy management, sustainability programs, and process improvements.
• Fostering innovation in service delivery to continuously improve operational processes and drive value.

What You Will Bring

• Engineering, or business-related degree or equivalent
• 4-5 years’ relevant experience within Facilities Management, preferably in a residential site capacity, with a proven track record of managing facility portfolios across diverse geographic areas.
• Recognised qualification in facilities management a strong recommendation.
• Member of a recognized facilities management professional body a recommendation.
• Willingness to travel and oversee operations across various countries within the West African region.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in overseeing facilities operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery and contract compliance.
• Strategic focus on cost optimization, sustainability, and energy management initiatives.
• Strong ability to build and maintain client relationships, fostering trust and satisfaction.
• In-depth experience in budget management, supplier relationship management, and performance reporting.
• Deep knowledge of health, safety, security, and environmental standards and their implementation across regions.
• Ability to drive regional programs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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