Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Sahara is making a difference responsibly as a dynamic leader in various energy sub-sectors via its power (generation and distribution), downstream, midstream, and upstream businesses in key regional and global markets.
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location:7A Fawler Road, Ikoyi, Lagos / On site
Job Schedule: Full Time
Job ID: 267
The Facilities Manager is responsible for providing a safe and conducive environment for work by ensuring the optimum functionality of all facilities and equipment within the assigned buildings, maintaining a clean and eco-friendly environment, and ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory requirements.
Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Maintenance Schedules
- Conduct regular facility inspections to identify and assess maintenance needs.
- Create and maintain a preventive and corrective maintenance schedule for building systems and equipment.
Maintain Accurate Records
- Keep detailed and accurate records of equipment functionality, maintenance activities, and system statuses.
- Document any issues, repairs, and updates to equipment and systems to track performance over time.
Ensure Compliance
- Monitor and enforce adherence to maintenance schedules and safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with relevant standards and codes for building operations and maintenance.
Supervise and Coordinate Work
- Oversee and coordinate the efforts of Contractors and Building Services Technicians to ensure standard quality of work is performed by external service providers.
Coordinate Housekeeping and Grounds Keeping
- Oversee housekeeping and groundskeeping activities to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of the facility.
- Implement and monitor cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and pleasant environment.
Manage Maintenance Projects
- Define the scope of work for maintenance projects, including refurbishment and renovations.
- Provide drawings, prepare cost estimates, and manage project execution from start to finish.
Facility Space Allocation
- Allocate and manage facility space to optimize efficiency and meet operational needs and adjust space usage as required to support changing organizational requirements.
Plan and Manage Central Services
- Oversee central services including reception, security, cleaning, waste disposal, water treatment, energy consumption, and parking.
- Ensure these services meet customer satisfaction and operational standards.
Review and Manage Service Contracts
- Evaluate and manage service contracts to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Review performance and amend contracts as necessary to meet service expectations.
Respond to Emergencies
- Address emergencies or urgent maintenance issues promptly; implement and manage emergency response protocols to minimize disruption and ensure safety.
Continuous Improvement
- Regularly review and adjust maintenance practices and schedules based on performance data and feedback.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in facility management processes and implement enhancements.
Any other project or task as assigned by the Line Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/electrical engineering, Quantity Survey or Architecture.
- 8-10 years post-NYSC experience in facilities management.
- Required Knowledge: Building services installation, National Building codes, Project management.
- Membership of the Relevant Professional body.
