Estate and Facility Officer at HK Designs Limited

HK Designs Limited – Our client is an Architectural, Construction and Interior outfit with the sole aim of providing highly specialized, value-added, integrated services for all major business market both private and public.

They require the services of a suitable candidate to join its team of experts who deliver exceptional services in the vacant position below:

Job Title: Estate and Facility Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Key Responsibilities

Facility Management Functions:

Ensure effective facility and property management
Deal with emergency issues that arises on the properties i.e. disruption, equipment breakdown, safety breaches.
Schedule replacement and repairs of equipment with artisans as the need arises.
Develop, negotiate and manage vendors’ contracts.
Engage and negotiate the services of artisans, workmen, vendors, service providers such as cleaners, security, waste disposal management, plumbers
Keep up to date with technologies and trends in real estate.
Work with other team members to ensure the smooth running of the properties
Communicate with industry professionals to create a strong network.
Provide timely feedback and report to Management
Perform other duties as required

Real Estate Functions:

Source for valuable properties in different geographical areas to meet client requirement.
Prepare necessary documents i.e. contracts and agreement, offer letter, Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Respond to letters, enquiries and correspondences.
Maintain a master list of available properties.
Conduct inspections with clients and potential clients.
Work with the legal team to ensure all contracts are signed and kept properly.
Close transactions and ensure all payments/fees are received.
Build a strong network of real estate agents
Ensure the confidentiality of clients’ information and the company’s trade secret.

Qualification/ Experience

B.Sc or Masters in Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning with 3 – 5 years working experience in property sourcing and facility management.
Knowledge of wide geographical environs, property listing and pricing.

Core Skills:

Good knowledge of different geographical areas
Good knowledge of property types, prices and structures
Good knowledge of facility and property management
Familiarity with various vendors, artisans and workmen.
Good knowledge of different property titles
Strong negotiating skills
Attention to details
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Proactive with good decision making.
Stocktaking and inventory
Hands-on experience in fixing minor damages i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
Analytical and multitasking skills
Highly committed to work
Excellent communication skills