Building Operations Manager - Cape TownFull job descriptionBuilding Operations ManagerGqeberhaOur client, a leading property management company seeks to appoint a Building Operations Manager to one of their retail shopping centres in Gqeberha. The Operations Manager will have the technical and managerial expertise pertaining to the maintenance of a retail Centre. The position will oversee the operational budget, mechanical/electrical engineering services as well as the management of service providers on site and will report to the Centre Manager regarding maintenance and operational issues.The ideal incumbent will have a minimum of 5 years building management experience with a sound understanding of general electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance services within a retail centre environment.Skills & Qualifications· Minimum Grade 12.· Minimum of 5 years general and practical building, facilities or maintenance management experience· Knowledge of safety, fire and emergency procedures will be advantageous· Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation will be advantageous· Knowledge of SLA’s and lease agreements will be advantageous· Knowledge of basic technology in building (electrical, plumbing and construction) is extremely essential· Knowledge of mechanical and air-conditioning systems· Knowledge of day-to-day operations (cleaning, security)· Strong verbal and written communication skills - advanced· Budget management skills· Conflict management skills· Report writing skills· Project management skills will be advantageous· Time management skills is very importantKey Performance Areas:· To manage and respond timeously to technical complaints and queries and complaints received by clients.· To manage the relationship with the tenants, including tenant installations.· To manage preventative and emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Property Managers, as well as disaster and emergency planning· To ensure that life cycle planning and preventative maintenance plans over a 3, 5 and 10-year period are set for properties under management· To ensure effective asset control by setting and managing the asset register· To oversee and drive energy saving programs (‘green’ principles), environmental and sustainability methodology in the portfolio· To prepare and manage the technical budgets, including forecasts and budget variance reports in conjunction with the support of the Facilities Manager· To manage the Service Level Agreement with Suppliers and manage their performance.· To ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations· To conduct inspections, including technical, housekeeping, service contract and Take on and take back inspections· To manage and coordinate staff activities (security and cleaning) and implementing work schedules.· To manage both “hard” and “soft” (security and cleaning) services, monitoring the quality of services and deliverables provided by suppliers.· To prepare required technical and financial reports and feedback reports to management on issues· To stay abreast of changing technical market trendsKindly forward your CV to maree@idsrecruitment.co.zaJob Type: Full-timeSalary: R350 000 - R450 000 per year
