Facilities Director
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Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Director to help us manage all aspects of building activities. You will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of any installations and refurbishments. Besides, you should be able to forecast the budget and handle/negotiate contracts with vendors. 

Your strong accounting skills and analytical thinking ability will be useful in preparing and maintaining financial and work-related reports. Also, you should be able to perform analysis and suggest ways for cost-effective functioning. 

As a Facilities Director, you should have excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate your team members. You should maintain the upkeep of the building equipment and ensure that cleanliness standards are maintained.

Send in your applications right away if you have the qualifications and experience required for this position. We would be glad to have you onboard. 

Responsibilities

• Handling building maintenance, repairs, and renovations

• Managing budget and contracts for facilities

• Arranging workstations 

• Overseeing building security, cleaning, and safety procedures

• Planning and designing facilities layout, installations, and refurbishment

• Supervising the functioning of building systems such as electrical and plumbing

• Providing assistance with site supervision

• Reviewing insurance plans

• Arranging waste disposal, staff facilities, and office/parking space

• Ensuring building equipment are in working order

• Adhering to safety regulations and laws

• Preparing and maintaining detailed and accurate financial records

• Reviewing and approving external contracts

• Implementing ways to minimize costs 

• Keeping a log of all daily activities

• Forecasting and making improvement recommendations for facilities 

• Ensuring a safe working environment for the team members 

• Reducing risks to facilitate smooth functioning of daily operations

• Assisting in the placement of office furniture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management, Business Administration or similar field

• 3-5 years of experience as Facilities Director, Maintenance Supervisor or prior experience in the Facilities Department

• Complete understanding of facilities management and rules/regulations governing the same

• Excellent project management and time management skills

• Basic knowledge of accounting practices 

• Strong technical and computer skills

• Good communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to multitask

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Detail-oriented and highly organized individual