Facilities Manager Job in Kenya

Job Purpose

This role requires you to be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. Leadership abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart. The goal is to ensure our business’s facilities are problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Responsibilities

Ensuring employees are properly accommodated in a workplace that safely supports their needs and expectations.

Monitoring and managing the major assets and technologies within the workplace to ensure maximum return on investment.

Ensuring the facilities are maintained by overseeing, and managing onsite contractors and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology

Managing and maintaining vendor partnerships

Setting up and improving processes that facilitate everyday operations—i.e., maintenance requests, compliance

Coordination with other departments to ensure smooth operations i.e., procurement, finance


Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards

Coordinating with EHS department to ensure compliance

Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations and planning, coordinate all installations and refurbishments with contractors

Reviewing utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs advising the businesses on measures to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility

Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security

Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and air conditioning are well-maintained and serviced regularly.

Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.

Allocate office space according to needs

Keep financial and non-financial records i.e., facilities trackers, PPM schedule trackers

Coordinate and lead one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility

Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed

Qualifications

Facilities Management Experience: 3-4 years of hands-on experience in facilities management and maintenance or equivalent related functions.

Experience in overseeing shared office spaces and property management.

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent professional level experience.

Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of local laws and regulations to ensure business compliance and adherence to legal requirements.

Facilities Maintenance Expertise: Proficiency in general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management.

Project Management: Strong project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee facility-related projects and initiatives.

How To Apply

Click here to apply