Facilities Manager

Overview

Facilities Manager

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs services such as reception, security guards, maintenance, safety, concessionaire, and company driver
• Responsible in the maintenance and monitoring of the facilities, equipment and infrastructure of the company
• Complies with both international and local safety standards
• Conducts researching and implementing best practices to ensure the smooth operations and safety of the employees, stakeholders and clients  
• Participates in the infrastructure design, will recommend repairs and replacement of equipment, furniture and facility. Trouble shooting some minor technical / facility problems
• Responsible for facilities inspections and reports
• Manages and prepares capital and operating budget (OPEX and CAPEX) and other variance reports
• Provides supervision to individual employees within the single functional or operational area
• Prepares and delivers performance appraisal to the direct report
• Formulate, Plan and Implement cost saving measures on utilities consumption/cost
• Ensure all safety procedures, including crisis management/business continuity and emergency procedures are maintained at all times
• Act as project coordinator for all size projects including large scale repair and new facility construction projects
  Other tasks/functions that may be assigned by the company based on business requirement

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (any field) or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in a supervisory/ managerial capacity is required
• Exposure in a BPO/KPO or similar industry highly preferred
• Experience in the high tech industry, preferably in IT, telco, or Data Centers
• Track record in building a high performing team
• Knowledgeable in Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental regulations
• Knowledgeable in building code compliance, facilities and permits
• Excellent CAPEX/OPEX and stakeholder management 

Knowledge

• Ability to prioritize projects, assign resources, establish schedules, and manage to meet deadlines and expectations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and efficient financial reporting procedures and systems for the company
• Ability to effectively interact and work with the company’s external auditors, building management in all its facilities related concerns

Skills

• Strong leadership skills; effective decision maker
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to direct and work with others
• Strong technical skills in IFRS, UKGAAP and London Stock exchange, combined with good business sense and understanding of key business issues and drivers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must possess effective organizational skills and time management skills

Abilities

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to come up with sound and accurate decisions in any given circumstance
• Ability to exhibit professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to work with facilities leads and team members
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external associates
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meeting multiple deadlines in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (graveyard/shifting schedule)