Work Place Lead Global Property & Facilities International Ltd.

GPFI is a leading Real Estate Services firm that specializes in Integrated Facilities Management; Property Services – Advisory, Management, Leasing; Building Automation; Infrastructure management & Building Services installation & management. An award winning, African focus RES company.

We are looking for a Work-Place Lead to join our team.

LOCATION: SCB HEAD OFFICE LUSAKA
DEPARTMENT: FACILITIES
DIRECT REPORT – COUNTRY PROPERTY MANAGER, SCB ZAMBIA

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 7 YEARS

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: CONTRACT

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate site activities and manage contract portfolio effectively with personnel on ground. To maintain and improve operations and deliverables of the facility and efficient management of materials when handling site resources.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Responsible for delivery of Service to Client in line with contract between GPFI, JLL& SCB.

·         Implement sustainable work schedule for site operations in line with the company’s strategy and business objective.

·         Maintain site operation and technical documentation.

·         Review all tasks/project before client inspection.

·         Responsible for continuous review of direct reports KPIs, performance with departmental performance metrics to clearly define deliverables and ensure company requirement in terms of technical operations, service delivery, qualities of work are met as well as client satisfaction.

·         Develop planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) Schedule and drive all maintenance processes for all site plants and equipment based on their peculiarities to ensure preventive maintenance are carried out and strictly adhered.

·         Ensure effective site management through regular meetings with Direct reports.

·         Manage contract budget and ensure achievement of financial targets.

·         Support and interface with client’s facility department or Manager to ensure efficient & smooth operations of facility in accordance to client’s operations standard and procedures.

·         Ensure HSE compliance.

·         Perform every other task assigned by the Client’s Facilities team as the client deem fit.

·         Liaise with the procurement department on supplier management.

·         Ensure compliance with all identified risks.

·         Align service delivery in line with company processes and client standard of operations.

Skills / Competence Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Able to solve problem with little or no supervision.

·         Ability to relate and work at the highest level interacting with senior management.

·         Proficiency in a range of information technology tools and platforms

·         Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills

·         Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

·         Support a positive team environment with a friendly and can-do attitude

·         Ability to multitask while maintaining a positive outlook and proactive approach

·         Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

·         Sound computer skills including willingness to learn operations software and tools such as eCaFm

·         Ability to work with colleagues and other wider team members.

·         Build rapport and cooperative relationships with customers and visitors.

·         Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

·         HSE and sustainability driven personnel or willingness to be trained.

·         Risk Management and Relationship Management ability

·         Experience in leading a team.

Supervisory Skills

·         General managerial/ administration

·         Team building / conflict management.

·         Coaching / Training

·         Leadership / Influencing

·         Organization and coordination skills

Generic Skills

·         Excellent Presentation skills

·         Initiative

·         Entrepreneurship/ taking ownership.

·         Self-Management.

Education/Professional Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Architectural/Quantity Surveying/Civil/ Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Finance, Estate/property management or Master in Facility Management.

·         Relevant certification courses are added advantage (ProFM, MFM, CFM, FMP)

·         Must be member of a relevant professional bodies.

·         Previous experience working in a diverse environment with complex systems