Manager - Facilities & Infrastructure
Posted
Facility and Infrastructure
Management:
- Oversee all aspects of facility
management including the maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and
grounds.
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and
internal teams for the upkeep of assets and compliance with safety
standards.
- Develop and implement preventive
and corrective maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and repair
costs.
Soft Services Management
- Oversee the provision of soft services,
including cleaning, landscaping, security, and waste management.
- Develop and implement service standards
and protocols.
- Monitor service providers to ensure
performance and quality standards are met.
Hard Services Management
- Manage hard services, including HVAC,
electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- Develop and implement maintenance
schedules for all systems and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
Asset Management:
- Use the Asset Infinity tool for
the tracking and management of institutional assets.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory
of all physical assets, including equipment, machinery, and fixtures.
- Monitor asset life cycles and recommend
replacements or upgrades to optimize operational efficiency.
- Prepare asset utilization and
depreciation reports for financial forecasting and budgeting.
Vendor and Contractor Management:
- Source, negotiate, and manage
relationships with vendors and contractors for facility services.
- Ensure compliance with contracts,
SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct periodic vendor
performance evaluations and implement cost-saving strategies.
Budget and Financial Management:
- Prepare and manage the facility and
infrastructure maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Monitor expenditures related to
facility operations and asset management.
- Prepare monthly financial and
operational reports for senior management review.
Health, Safety, and Compliance:
- Ensure that the facility adheres to all
health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct periodic safety audits
and implement necessary corrective measures.
- Ensure all assets and
infrastructure meet safety standards and are functioning optimally.
Transport Management:
- Oversee the institution's transport
services, including vehicle maintenance, scheduling, and driver
management.
- Develop and implement transport policies
and procedures.
- Ensure the transport fleet is safe,
reliable, and cost-effective.
Sustainability Initiatives:
- Develop and implement sustainability
initiatives to reduce the institution’s environmental footprint.
- Promote energy efficiency and waste
reduction practices.
- Monitor and report on sustainability
performance.
Team Management:
- Lead and manage a team of maintenance
staff, custodians, and external contractors.
- Provide training on the effective
use of the Asset Infinity tool and other facility management systems.
- Implement performance tracking
and improvement plans for the team.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Communicate regularly with institutional
stakeholders regarding facilities and infrastructure issues.
- Address any concerns or requests from
staff, students, and visitors in a timely manner.
- Prepare and present reports to senior
management.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management,
Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in facilities
and infrastructure management, preferably in an academic or institutional
setting.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance
practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent project management skills, including
budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making
abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in facilities management software and
other relevant tools.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage
multiple priorities.