Facilities Manager

Maxwell Stephens are currently recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager in Central Germany.

The Facilities Manager will lead a team to ensure management of the day-to-day client activities for assigned property/facility and support the Senior Facilities Manager by being the on-site key point of contact for key stakeholders and/or client. The role will have responsibility for service quality, helpdesk task resolution, maintenance and operations, contract services, safe working practices, purchasing of material, equipment & supplies and site budgets accuracy.

What the job involves:

Leadership

• Manage and coach team
• Develop and sustain a high-quality well motivated team
• Ensure high staff morale, trust and work ethics
• Build and maintain an environment that supports teamwork, co-operation and performance excellence within team
• Mentor and enable Training & Development of team members

Client/Stakeholder Management

• Proactively engage stakeholders to ensure that on site client’s expectations are met
• Build and develop effective client / stakeholder relationships across multiple levels of the organisation
• On-site key point of contact for Facilities in the client’s premises

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Ensure vendors are well-managed, delivering services on time and within budget
• Ensure that vendor procurement processes comply with agreed client procurement guidelines as well as company best practice

Contracts Management

• Plan and manage all contracts to ensure that they are professionally delivered at the right costs
• Ensure expiry of contracts are well-monitored and re-procurement is initiated if needed
• Ensure contracts are continually assessed to deliver best value to the client

Finance Management / Cost Control / Profitability

• Actively work to ensure that the site’s financial operations are meeting or exceeding targets and control requirements including the Code of Ethics
• Ensure financial processes are followed at all times

Health & Safety Management

• Ensure the provision of a safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations on fire, health and safety standards

Site Operations Management

• Recommend continuous quality improvement practices and implement Industry Best Practice operations
• Implement building procedures and performance measures and ensure they are maintained at all times
• Ensure all Critical Environment (CEM) requirements are met
• Review existing operations regularly to reduce costs and improve operational standards
• 24/7 emergency call support and site attendance is required

Risk Management

• Ensure a property risk management program including audits is implemented and maintained
• Ensure disaster recovering and business continuity plans are implemented and maintained
• Ensure escalation procedures and incident reporting procedures are implemented and in place
• Assist in the development of guidelines and strategies to ensure compliance with the company business conduct
• Achieve Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreement

Sounds like you? To apply you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Ideal Experience

• Tertiary qualification in facilities management, building, business or other related field &/or 3-5 years’ experience in facilities, property management, hospitality or related field
• Experience working in Financial Services/Banking environment
• Excellent people skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client staff and demands
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety requirements
• Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement initiatives (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of vendor management for specialized services
• Knowledge of critical facilities and a understanding of basic technical aspects of property (Computer Room Air-conditioning, Chiller system, Fire Protection system, Mechanical & Electrical system, BMS system)
• Proven capacity to understand and interpret commercial contracts
• Budget management and financial analysis skills

Other Personal Characteristics

• Strong communicator – Good presentation skills and possesses strong verbal & written communication skills also an active listener
• Passion for quality – has an eye for detail to make sure the best delivery of services
• Self-motivated; confident & energetic
• Ability to effectively deal with stressful situations
• Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Strongly goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets
• Is a team player – able to cooperate and work well with others to meet targets
• Proven ability to initiate and follow through with improvement initiatives
• Exhibits honesty & trustworthiness
• Open to new ideas & willing to challenge status quo