Facilities Manager

Company Name: Al Tayer Group Employment Type: Full Time Monthly Salary: Unspecified Minimum Work Experience: 10-15 Years Minimum Education Level: Bachelors Degree Listed By: Employer Career Level: Manager Description: We at Al Tayer are looking for a Facilities Manager for our Retail portfolio to plan and manage the maintenance & repair operations within budgets for stores/ commercial properties to ensure on time services to all customers. Job Purpose To plan and manage the maintenance & repair operations within budgets for the BU's / divisions commercial & residential properties to ensure on time services to all customers Job Skills 1. Degree/ diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification relevant to facilities management. 2. Alternatively a general degree with tertiary qualification with evidence of on the job training with previous organizations 3. 7-10 years work experience in a large/ diverse commercial establishment with latter years in a responsible management position 4. Networking of third party service providers in the facilities management area, contractors, engineers and government authorities. 5. Excellent people management and communication skills Key Responsibilities 1. Ensure that policies and procedures of facilities management strategic goals and objectives are followed. 2. Facilitate the implementation of building system repair and replacement solutions, in coordination with the Group Facilities Manager, using in-house and third party professional services. 3. Manage, coordinate and monitor planned preventive maintenance, service & repair activities of all facilities, take charge of all emergencies and ensure responsible back-up is available in order to take corrective action as necessary. 4. Monitor service level agreements for in-house and external service providers, establish key performance indicators to measure and monitor the agreed service levels and ensure that related KPI's are kept on a desired/ b/marked level on overall operations. 5. Implement all health, safety & security requirements and ensure are in accordance with civil defense and other regulatory bodies etc., including testing water systems, fire systems, cradle systems, A/C systems, swimming pools etc. 6. Manage a comprehensive facility preventive and predictive maintenance program, continuously survey and assess customer satisfaction with on-call facility repair services, contracted services or third party maintenance/ repairs; identify shortcomings in responsiveness, quality of repairs, and customer communications; take prompt, positive action to maintain high levels of customer service. 7. Conduct comprehensive physical and contractual Facilities audit as per the agreed annual schedule. 8. Manage relationships with clients, landlords, tenants, and contractors and all concerned authorities & parties to ensure maintenance & repair services are completed without any dispute, litigation or cost overruns. 9. Conduct in-service training; implement health and safety regulations and programs to ensure safety practices are followed. 10. Monitor and participate in operations for assigned sections including inspecting new projects, developing and implementing modifications and improvements, recommending specifications and scheduling for contracts, negotiating prices and inspecting contractors work to ensure that safe work practices and standard operating procedures are followed 11. Provides input into the development of the operating budget for the assigned area of responsibilities and is responsible for the maintenance budget & cost control. 12. Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they work to their best potential and establish smooth working relations with internal & external teams to deliver service effectively 13. Prepare performance evaluation and appraisal reports of direct reports to assess subordinates productivity and progress and identify training needs of team members to improve efficiency and ensure conformity with standard procedures and practices 14. Participate and support Group Facilities Manager, as and when required, in the development of the policies and procedures framework that will allow the facilities function to effectively meet its objectives and targets, in line with the Group's strategy and direction