Facilities Manager

Date Posted: January ‎20, ‎2022
Summary:
The Manager - Facilities will manage the personnel and processes of the Campus
Safety Department. He/she will supervise campus compliance with safety
regulations by drafting policy and developing emergency action plans. This
position will be responsible for the long-term development of the department
in alignment with the strategic plan of the University.
Key Responsibilities:
‎1. Assign, supervise, and oversee the safety and maintenance staff, establish
and adjust work assignments to meet production schedules.
‎2. Inspect and identify safety/maintenance needs to develop innovative
solutions in alignment with the Department vision.
‎3. Perform and demonstrate the ability to manage and create work orders
through the Maintenance program.
‎4. Facility Manager has to make sure that all-encompassing category that
includes the building, premises and any equipment located in the University
are properly maintained and kept in good working order.
‎5. Provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff, students, and off-
campus customers.
‎6. Maintain visibility and be available to customers, resolve customer
maintenance and safety related problems.
‎7. Direct maintenance staff in cleaning and maintaining assigned areas,
develop quality standards for implementation.
‎8. Maintain inventory order equipment and supplies.
‎9. Responsible for drafting and reviewing any necessary contracts as well as
preparing documentation or presentations on the work being done for
University.
‎10. Ensure that the work is completed on time and according to the contracted
agreement.
‎11. Prepare safety and maintenance reports.
‎12. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization 's policies and applicable laws.
‎13. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.
‎14. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying
them to everyday work.
‎15. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
‎16. Facility Manager's responsibility is to manage operational costs. He /
She have to search out ways to cut costs while adequately maintaining the
business premises.
‎17. Create a budget for all expenditures from your department and work
throughout the year to keep costs within the budgeted amount, making
adjustments on an emergency basis.
‎18. Responsible to make sure that the business is budgeting effectively and
that every expenditure works toward creating a more efficient work
environment.
‎19. Performs related duties as assigned by the line manager.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor degree from a reputed University in Civil /Interior Design or related area. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Application.
- Minimum ‎5-‎8 years of experience in a supervisory with excellent
- Experience in a University or Real Estate is desirable
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) is a must
- Excellent communication skills in English both spoken and written are mandatory.
- Knowledge of additional languages including Arabic is desirable.
At Al Ghurair, we have been innovating for more than ‎60 years. But it's not
just our spirit of enterprise and determination that has made us one of the
most respected business groups in the UAE - and beyond. It's also our people;
without whom we simply could not have progressed along our transformational
journey with such success.
When you look at us, you see an opportunity for a fulfilling career. But, when
we look at you, we see the future of Al Ghurair.
Be part of our family, realise your potential and build the career you've
always desired.
Be part of the legacy.
Al Ghurair University (AGU) seeks to attract talented, culturally, and
academically diverse people with a demonstrated commitment to creating an
inclusive working environment. AGU is student-centred and focuses on applied
research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region and
the nation.
Al Ghurair University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does
not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other
basis prohibited by applicable law.
Interested candidates may Apply Now online or send updated cv to Selection
Committee.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.