Group Facility Manager at OutsideIn HR Limited

OutsideIn HR Limited was birth from this realization – “you’ve got to find what you love…this is true for your work as it is for your lovers’ – an excerpt from Steve Jobs famous Stanford commencement speech. Thanks Steve – who would have known how far reaching the impact of a commencement speech could go?

OutsideIn HR has been nurtured as a successful social experiment – to find out what happens when you stop careering and start contributing! Contributing really meaningfully in the areas you’re most passionate about. Selah.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Facility Manager

Location: Lagos

Purpose

The Group Facility Manager (GFM) will be responsible for managing the group’s current facilities and be part of the development committee overseeing current and future projects of the organization
The successful candidate will be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations of assets, processes and systems, particularly in relation to the physical assets and premises, both technical and non-technical, drafting and implementing procedures for systems within the different facilities operated and managed by the Group.

Deliverables

Manage the Group’s facilities to preserve and improve all physical assets and systems
Be part of the project development team to plan, develop and implement future projects and the physical facilities backbone to manage the assets
Advice the project design team on best practices to achieve efficient sustainable buildings that meet global environmental and functional standards
Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives and manage and lead change management to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as security, maintenance, janitorial services, waste disposal and recycling
Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with federal, state and local legislation
Keep staff, tenants, contractors, visitors, vendors who are within and around landmark facilities safe

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s & Postgraduate Degree in any of Building Management, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Project Management or related fields
Candidates with professional certifications in Facilities and project management have a leverage.
Entry without a degree in the above listed areas of study but with requisite applied and professional qualification, skills and experience are also eligible to apply.
Minimum of 7 to 10 years requisite experience managing facilities and building and not less than 3 years in a management role managing the facilities, Candidate should state building(s) managed and roles in the building(s) managed.
Knowledge and experience of facilities management tools and procedures. Experience in the management of mixed-use buildings and Grade A buildings will be deemed an advantage.
Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills
Procurement and negotiation skills
Confident decision making
Clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents
Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others
A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.