Job Description

Ref. JB1327325

Facilities Manager
Abdul Lateef Jameel Co. Ltd.

•Facilitate the design and implementation of building system repair and replacement solutions, in coordination with business unit heads, using the in-house and third party professional services.
•Produce annual operating budget, identifying Group's current & future facilities set-up and maintenance needs. Source/ screen suitable service & consumable providers in the area of facilities management; negotiate & administers service contracts to assure compliance with job specifications and adherence to unit cost agreements.
•Plan, direct, coordinate and monitor the maintenance, service & repair activities of all facilities/ units, ensuring adherence to industry standards and in compliance of legal provisions, for a timely, cost-effective and robust service delivery.
•Provide facilities management related input on new sites & projects to pre-empt post-completion issues, promote operational efficiencies/ building performance and optimize on maintenance & repair, ease, lead time and cost.
•Develop and implement policies and procedures that support the pursuit of facilities management strategic goals and objectives and are consistent with overall policies ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the facilities/ units.
•Ensure all health & safety requirements are met in accordance with civil defense,ESSR and other regulatory bodies etc., including testing water systems, fire systems, cradle systems, A/C systems, swimming pools etc.
•Establish & direct an extensive and comprehensive group-wide facilities 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.
•Manage relationships with the clients, landlords, consultants, contractors and all concerned authorities & parties to ensure maintenance & repair services are completed without any dispute, litigation or cost overruns.
•Lead, manage, guide, and motivate people engaged in the maintenance & repair services to work to their best potential and promote smooth working relations with internal & external teams to deliver service effectively.

Skills

•Alternatively a general degree with tertiary qualification with a long and progressive industry experience in facilities management field supplemented with on the job training at each level.
•Networking of third party service providers in the facilities management area, contractors, engineers and government authorities. Excellent people management and communication skills.
•8 -10 years work experience in a large/ diverse commercial establishment with latter years in a responsible management position.

Education

Degree/ diploma in Mechanical/ Civil Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification relevant t