Facility Manager (Proper Technical)

Job Description: Facility Manager Proper Technical (AIHP)

Role Overview:

AIHP is looking for an experienced and technically sound Facility Manager with strong expertise in commercial building operations, electrical systems, chillers, transformers, HVAC, and other critical building infrastructure. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of premium commercial office buildings, managing technical teams, preventive maintenance, breakdowns, and statutory compliance.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Technical Building Operations

• Manage day-to-day technical operations of commercial buildings, managed office spaces, and business centres.
• Ensure the efficient functioning of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
• Monitor critical building infrastructure, equipment performance, and energy consumption.

2. Electrical Systems & Transformers

• Oversee HT/LT electrical panels, transformers, switchgear, DG sets, UPS, and power distribution systems.
• Ensure proper load management, power backup, electrical safety, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate electrical inspections, breakdown troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

3. Chiller & HVAC Management

• Manage central HVAC plants, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems.
• Monitor chiller efficiency, cooling performance, temperature control, and energy consumption.
• Troubleshoot technical faults and ensure uninterrupted air-conditioning services across office premises.

4. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all critical equipment.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical breakdowns and minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain equipment history, maintenance logs, service reports, and asset registers.

5. Building Infrastructure & MEP

• Oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and associated building services.
• Manage pumps, motors, water supply, drainage, fire-fighting systems, elevators, and other utilities.
• Coordinate with project and engineering teams for repairs, upgrades, and technical modifications.

6. Vendor & Team Management

• Supervise technical staff, electricians, HVAC technicians, and maintenance engineers.
• Manage AMC vendors, service contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Monitor vendor performance, maintenance quality, service timelines, and operating costs.

7. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, fire safety requirements, and applicable statutory regulations.
• Coordinate inspections, equipment testing, safety audits, and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain records of equipment certifications, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation.

8. Energy & Cost Management

• Monitor electricity consumption, equipment efficiency, and utility expenses.
• Identify opportunities for energy optimization and reduction in operating costs.
• Prepare technical budgets, maintenance cost estimates, and periodic performance reports.

9. Occupant & Client Support

• Ensure uninterrupted technical services for corporate tenants and occupants.
• Coordinate with operations and client-facing teams to resolve building-related complaints.
• Maintain service quality and operational standards across AIHP properties.

Required Technical Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in commercial buildings, corporate offices, business parks, or managed office spaces.
• Practical knowledge of chillers, central HVAC systems, transformers, HT/LT panels, DG sets, UPS, and MEP operations.
• Experience in preventive maintenance, breakdown management, energy management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of building management systems (BMS), fire safety systems, and statutory compliance.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple building services efficiently.

Preferred Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience: 8 to 12 years of relevant technical facility management experience, preferably in large commercial buildings.