Leading property investment and management company seeks to appoint a Technical Building Manager with previous building management experience to manage one of their key commercial buildings.

The ideal incumbent will be responsible for all aspects relating to maintaining buildings, housekeeping, security, budgeting, tenant liaison, inspections, contractor liaison etc.

Our client seeks an individual with strong leadership qualities, a self-starter who is deadline focused, results orientated and able to work under pressure.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant technical qualification ie; electrical, plumbing, Building Science would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ technical experience in the building industry or property management industry relating to building maintenance.
• A solid understanding of all aspects of building management.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must be familiar with safety, fire and emergency procedures.
• Must be able to manage a budget.
• Clear understanding of SLA’s.
• Strong technical skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Electrical/Mechanical/Civil background will be advantageous.
• Valid drives licence and own transport essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the following key performance areas: Building housekeeping, mechanical maintenance, general maintenance, electrical maintenance, plumbing maintenance and structural maintenance.
• Manage tenant installations, including monitoring the implementation.
• Manage internal and external contractors ie; housekeeping, security, maintenance, pest control and ensure that set standards are met.
• Assists with the technical budgeting process for all aspects of maintenance expenditure.
• Ensure that the following are properly serviced and maintained to highest standards:
o Cleaning, security, airconditioning, access control/CCTV, lights, gardens, general
maintenance, fire prevention etc.
• Proficient in implementation and reporting on planned / preventative / emergency maintenance and inspections of the buildings.
• Has a clear ability to implement life cycle planning and preventative maintenance plans.
• Effectively co-ordinates and reports on Contractor Service Level Agreements.
• Effectively reports on the quality of services rendered by suppliers and ensures that deliverables from service providers are met within time and budget.
• Ensures timeous response to complaints / queries received from tenants.
• Ensure statutory compliance ie; Health & Safety etc. of the centre at all times.
• Ability to manage technical contractors.
• Routine inspections of the retail centre in respect of mechanics and facilities.
• Maintain a firm control over inventory of company assets.
• Prepare monthly operational and variance report.