Operations & Maintenance Manager

Job description / Role

A leading international Facilities Management company requires an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager, for a new contract in Doha, Qatar. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful O&M Manager to work for a leading player within the Facilities Management industry, having the stability of a 5-year contract and a platform to enhance your career within the company.

The core purpose of the role is to maintain the quality, safety and cost effective operation of all building

Responsibilities include:
• To manage the short & long term maintenance and repair programmes for all the building in order to facilitate effective operation of the assets in conjunction with services
• To set out clear policy and procedures for the delivery of hard services
• To work in collaborative way with the client and associated stakeholders
• To ensure the safe and cost effective operation of the building.
• To manage allocated repairs and maintenance works in conjunction with the supply chain in this regard.
• To provide management expertise within the Building with particular responsibilities for maintenance.
• Manage the safe and cost effective maintenance of the building. To ensure that the building complies with all relevant legislation.
• Oversee the implementation of CAFM System and ensure its adequately staffed and kept up to date
• To ensure that supply chain maintenance staff work effectively in the above operations and also oversee the standard of work undertaken.
• Oversee the checking of all invoices and requests for payment made by suppliers and contractors before passing to the Finance for payment.
• Manage all reactive and planned maintenance programmes, supporting the preparing tender documentation, defining scope of works, monitor standards of workmanship and sign off claims for payment.
• Provide project management of any projects directly relating to the maintenance of the building.
• Lead on the implementation and operation of a new comprehensive building management system (BMS).
• Contribute to the efficient use Electricity and Water services throughout the building
• Seek and promote measures to reduce the carbon footprint of activities and services operated and managed by the maintenance team.
• Oversee the delivery of Hard FM services outsourced to third party providers, according to Nomination Agreements, in relation to quality of service, regulation and legislation.
• Liaise with other stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of all activities within the Building
• Manage all statutory records and ensure they are collated and available for inspection.
• Act as line/appraisal manager for the Hard FM team members.
• Seek ways to continuously improve the performance and value for money of the Hard FM team.
• Provide support and guidance to liaise with Building Control, Environment Health, Police, Fire Service and other statutory authorities as appropriate and when required.
• Responsible for assessment, procurement and management of small projects specific to the Operations Department as agreed with the Projects Team.
• Responsible for monitoring of supply partners/contractors service delivery and customer interface on a day to day basis.
• Responsible for financial tracking and reporting to ensure all services are delivered within agreed budgets and service levels.

Requirements

• Requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of central plant maintenance,
• Requires strong verbal and written communications skills, and interpersonal skills necessary to supervise nonexempt personnel.
• Requires a strong ability to present, explain and defend rationale behind actions taken during the course of business in a concise and logical manner.
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Engineering or technical degree required. HS dipolma/GED and relevant training/experience may be considered.

About the Company

Macdonald & Company is the leading professional recruitment consultancy for the real estate and built environment sectors. Established in 1992 and headquartered in the UK, we apply local knowledge with true global connection through our offices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Africa and the Middle East.

Our specialist teams act for every class of organisation owning, occupying, financing, or advising on property, construction and engineering – developers, investors, institutions, funds, banks, consultancies and contractors.

Macdonald & Company is a subsidiary of Prime People Limited.

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