Facility Manager at Charterhouse | Jobs in Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facility Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Facilities Management

Role Overview

• The School Facility Manager oversees all aspects of our school’s physical facilities and infrastructure.
• This role is critical in ensuring that the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• The School Facility Manager oversees all aspects of our school’s physical facilities and infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring that the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and conducive to learning.
• Facility Maintenance: Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure all buildings, classrooms, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained and in optimal condition.
• Safety and Security: Work with the Head of Security and safeguard the school community and property.
• Budgeting and Planning: Prepare and manage the facility budget, including cost estimation for maintenance and repairs, and plan for future facility improvements.
• Vendor Management: Oversee contracts and relationships with external service providers, contractors, and vendors to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to school standards.
• Compliance: Ensure the school’s facilities comply with relevant local building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and school policies.
• Inventory Control: Maintain an inventory of school facility tools equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely replacements and repairs when necessary. Ensure items are accounted for and secured overnight, implementing a sign-in and sign-out system.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Previous experience in facility management, preferably in an educational institution or a similar large-scale organization.
• Health & Safety Qualification.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing facility-related challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, including staff, parents, and external contractors.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.