About the position
Manage a team responsible for overseeing building operations and maintenance for a facility, activities, or portfolio of medium to large sized sites. Provide support to Client Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

This position has the authority to:

• Provide formal supervision, training, and development for employees
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching
• Oversee recruiting and hiring of new employees
• Schedule and manage team’s daily activities, establish work schedules, assign tasks
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance
• Prepare and manage capital projects and operating budgets
• Approve vendor relationships and invoicing procedures
• Review price quotes for procurement of parts, services, and labor

Knowledge Required

• Building operations and maintenance
• Capital project management
• Operating budgets and variance reporting
• Environmental health and safety procedures
• Local, state, and federal facility regulations
• Procurement and invoicing procedures

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Accountability
• Confidentiality
• Collaboration
• Leadership by example

Company Values
Respect; Integrity; Service; Excellence; Accountability; Collaboration; Transformation

Requirements

Experience / Education

• Engineering bachelor’s degree preferred
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in Facility Management
• Valid driver’s license required

Preferred Requirements

• Facility Management certification
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Leadership skills to motivate team quality and efficiency

Skills Required

• Leadership and team management
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Advanced math skills (percentages, fractions, financial calculations)
• Influencing and negotiation
• Quality assurance and safety compliance
• Vendor management
• Process training and safety best practices

About the company

CBRE Excellerate is the leading provider of integrated real estate services across Africa and the Middle East.