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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Facility Manager (Real Estate)

Locations: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As a Senior Facility Manager, you will lead the management of operations for assigned properties, ensure optimal maintenance, and manage relationships with contractors and vendors, including security and cleaning services.
• Your expertise in facility management for high-rise commercial buildings will be crucial to delivering exceptional service to stakeholders and tenants.

Facilities Operations:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned properties.
• Direct routine maintenance and repairs to ensure the safety and functionality of the facilities.
• Supervise security and cleaning vendors to maintain operational efficiency and safety.

Financial Management:

• Manage facility budgets and optimize resource allocation for maintenance and operations.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

• Manage relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
• Effectively engage with C-suite stakeholders to address strategic property management needs.

Property Management:

• Ensure smooth operation and management of multi-tenanted high-rise commercial buildings.
• Implement best practices for managing A-grade commercial properties to maximize client satisfaction.

Required Skills & Competencies:
Technical Behavioral Strategic:

• Strong knowledge of real estate market dynamics and facility management best practices. Professional and presentable demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience managing multi-tenanted commercial buildings, especially high-rise properties.
• Sociable, confidential, and adept at relationship management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• A First Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–12 years of experience in Facility Management, with a strong focus on high-rise commercial properties.
• Experience managing A-grade commercial properties.
• Professional certifications such as COREN and IFMA are mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills
• Looks professional and presentable.
• Strong knowledge of real estate market and industry
• Sociable and confidential
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft office tools
• Ability to engage c-suite stakeholders.
• Experience managing multi-tenanted commercial buildings is very key (high rise).

Budget
Open to Negotiation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.