Facility Manager at UPDC Facility Management Limited – Lagos

UPDC Facility Management Limited is recruiting a full-time Facility Manager in Lagos. The role oversees maintenance operations, estate services, contractor management, budgets and service standards for properties under management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of building systems, including electrical installations, generators, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, water treatment systems and fire safety equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and ensure timely resolution of technical faults.
• Supervise technicians and contractors to ensure quality and timely completion of maintenance works.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance schedules and technical reports.
• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of residential estates, apartment buildings and shared facilities.
• Manage residents’ complaints, enquiries and maintenance requests, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Coordinate apartment inspections, handovers, move-ins and move-outs.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of common areas, parking spaces, recreational facilities, landscaping and other shared amenities.
• Coordinate cleaning, security, waste management and other estate services.
• Promote a safe, clean and comfortable residential environment.
• Prepare operational reports, maintenance budgets and facility management plans.
• Monitor operational expenditure and ensure effective cost control.
• Review contractors’ quotations, invoices and completed work before recommending payments.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, inventory, service contracts and maintenance activities.
• Monitor utility consumption, including electricity, diesel and water.
• Supervise and coordinate technicians, cleaners, security personnel and other facility management staff.
• Assign responsibilities, monitor performance and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Manage external contractors and service providers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental standards.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Estate Management, Facility Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ relevant experience in facility management, building maintenance or property operations.
• Demonstrable experience managing residential estates, apartment buildings or multi-tenant properties.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, generator and other building systems.
• Experience supervising technical personnel, contractors and facility service providers.
• Good knowledge of preventive maintenance, asset management and facility operations.
• Strong administrative, reporting, budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant professional certifications or membership of recognised professional bodies will be an added advantage.
• Strong technical and analytical abilities.
• Effective residential and property management skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of professionalism, accountability and attention to detail.