Manager, Facilities at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Enugu

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is recruiting a full-time Facilities Manager in Enugu. The role leads staff and service providers responsible for the maintenance, safety and effective operation of Church meetinghouses and other buildings.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians and other staff, providing coaching, performance management and input into recruitment and staff decisions in partnership with HR.
• Plan and arrange major repairs, deep cleaning and routine preventive and corrective maintenance; provide guidance, materials and equipment to local building representatives.
• Evaluate facilities twice each year and develop annual and longer-term maintenance and improvement plans with local leaders and service providers.
• Monitor budgets, building expenses, service delivery, work orders and project schedules; verify that completed work meets specifications and Church standards.
• Identify and review vendors, contractors and service contracts, recommending changes when performance needs improvement.
• Maintain emergency response coverage, workplace safety and compliance with applicable building, health, fire and life-safety requirements.
• Work closely with ecclesiastical leaders, regional facilities colleagues and external vendors to resolve operational issues and plan for current and future space needs.
• Oversee approved projects within delegated authorisation limits and demonstrate the Church’s leadership and service principles.

Required qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in facilities, property or construction management, engineering, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• At least six years of progressive facilities, property, construction or building-operations experience, including work with institutional, commercial or multi-site facilities, maintenance programmes, budgets and vendors.
• At least two years’ experience supervising teams, contractors or multidisciplinary work groups.
• Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification, or the ability to obtain it within one year of appointment.
• Working knowledge of building systems, renovation, health and safety codes, fire and life safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership, operational planning, stakeholder communication and issue-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance-management systems, Microsoft Office and mobile or web-based facilities tools.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel regularly within the assigned area; a valid international passport or eligibility to obtain one for occasional travel.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Preferred qualifications

• A master’s degree in a related field.
• Additional industry certifications such as CFM, FMP, SFP, PMP, NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Experience managing multiple locations or working in a faith-based, nonprofit or large institutional environment.