About This Role
The Facilities Director oversees the company's facilities operations, including building maintenance, construction and renovation projects, budget management, safety compliance, and vendor relationships. The role ensures that company facilities are safe, functional, cost-efficient, and compliant with applicable regulations, while leading the facilities team and recommending improvements to support business operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily facilities operations, building maintenance, cleaning, security, and facilities supplies
- Monitor building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, elevators, and power generators
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules, repair requests, and maintenance work orders
- Plan and oversee construction, fit-out, renovation, and building improvement projects
- Review construction drawings, technical specifications, contractor quotations, and project proposals
- Monitor project timelines, costs, quality, and compliance with approved plans and specifications
- Prepare annual facilities budgets and capital expenditure proposals
- Monitor facilities expenses, contractor payments, and project costs against approved budgets
- Identify cost-saving opportunities in maintenance, utilities, and facilities operations
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety requirements, permits, and occupancy regulations
- Coordinate fire safety inspections, emergency preparedness, and corrective actions for identified risks
- Evaluate contractors and vendors based on qualifications, service quality, cost, and contractual requirements
- Negotiate service rates within delegated authority and monitor vendor performance
- Lead the facilities team by assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and identifying training needs
- Manage facilities assets, equipment, spare parts, and office space utilization
- Monitor utility consumption and recommend energy-saving measures and equipment replacements
- Maintain facilities records, maintenance schedules, asset registers, and contract monitoring systems
- Prepare and present monthly facilities performance reports, project updates, cost reports, and risk assessments to senior management
- Recommend improvements to facilities processes, building systems, and operational efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field
- At least 5–8 years of relevant experience in facilities management, building operations, construction project management, or infrastructure maintenance
- At least 3 years of managerial experience overseeing facilities operations, construction projects, or maintenance personnel