Facility Manager

Role & responsibilities:

• Oversee daily facility operations and ensure the effective functioning of building services and utilities.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize asset reliability and operational uptime.
• Manage service providers, annual maintenance contracts, and vendor performance to ensure quality service delivery.
• Ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, plumbing systems, elevators, fire protection systems, power backup systems, and related utilities.
• Monitor facility performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage infrastructure requirements for specialized laboratory environments, including Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Automation, Calibration, and Testing Labs.
• Ensure availability and reliability of laboratory utilities such as power distribution, clean power systems, grounding systems, compressed air, exhaust systems, and environmental controls.
• Coordinate equipment installation, relocation, maintenance, calibration activities, and infrastructure modifications.
• Support laboratory expansion, refurbishment, and new facility development projects.
• Manage high-tension and low-tension electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, backup power systems, batteries, and earthing installations.
• Drive energy efficiency, utility optimization, and sustainability programs.
• Oversee HVAC equipment, ventilation systems, compressed air infrastructure, pumps, piping networks, and other mechanical utilities.
• Manage building automation and electronic systems, including access control, CCTV, fire alarm systems, public address systems, and building management systems.
• Lead facility renovation, expansion, fit-out, and infrastructure improvement projects while managing budgets, schedules, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, bills of quantities, and project execution plans.
• Support procurement activities by evaluating technical proposals, quotations, and contractor capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain facility asset registers and support lifecycle management planning.
• Lead, coach, and develop facility engineers, supervisors, technicians, and support personnel while fostering a culture of operational excellence, safety, and collaboration.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8-15 years of experience in facility management, engineering operations, technical services, or infrastructure management.
• Experience managing office facilities, engineering infrastructure, and specialized laboratory environments such as Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, R&D, Testing, Calibration, or Industrial Labs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, utility management, maintenance strategies, and facility operations.
• Understanding of workplace safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
• Experience managing service providers, contractors, maintenance programs, and operational budgets.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Advanced qualification in Business Administration, Facility Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications related to facilities management, safety, energy management, or project management.
• Experience managing large-scale technical laboratories, research facilities, or industrial campuses.
• Knowledge of energy conservation programs, sustainability initiatives, and environmental management practices.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), facility analytics, and technology-enabled operations.
• Exposure to capital project planning, infrastructure expansion, and facility modernization programs.
• Experience developing and managing operational and capital budgets.