Group Facilities Manager

We are welcoming experienced and personable applicants for the role of:

Group Facilities Manager

The Group Facilities Manager (GFM) will oversee in a senior capacity the maintenance and repairs of property assets across Jamaica spanning multiple business units as a shared service to the group of companies, including dealerships, retail spaces, and corporate offices. The GFM will mobilize and work with a team of employed technicians, contractors, strategic partners, and vendors toward a facility management plan for each business serviced. 

Primary Duties:

• Develop a preventative maintenance plan for all properties and assets and major equipment within portfolio.
• Establish strong customer service culture in servicing each business as a shared service, responding to facility needs raised by properties.
• Develop a standard for each business to follow to ensure sustainability of their preventative maintenance plan.  
• Build team of technicians, both employed and contracted, and maintain staffing levels to address current needs.
• Build, manage and assign contractors and vendors according to service level agreements.
• Conduct property inspections and identify risks, and repair needs, based on established standards, and support businesses to progressively improve them.
• Maintain maintenance and service documentation for physical plant and major equipment.
• Develop and execute system for continuous improvement, ensuring upkeep of properties.
• Ensure compliance to environment, health, and safety (EHS) standards related to facilities.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary level and/or professional certification in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Facilities Maintenance; managing multiple property assets in a facility management portfolio.
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Knowledge of ISO 41001 (Facility Management) or other relevant international standards and certifications related to the field.
• Experience with, and development of relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Project Management experience is an asset, especially related to experience handling the hand-over of construction projects through to operations maintenance plans.
• Proven experience and success leading and managing teams.
• Ability to handle high travel demand across Jamaica, including between Kingston and Montego Bay.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong procurement and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Good analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and to organize workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team and promote harmonious relationships.
• Able to recognize and respect the contributions of other staff and act supportively.

 Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your applications!