Facility Manager

Parsons Corporation

The Facility Manager will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of buildings and services. As a facilities manager, you'll be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of an organization. You'll ensure that best practices are followed for maximum efficiency and that the most suitable working environment is attained for its employees and their activities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage, supervise and coordinate the work of contractors

• Investigate the availability and suitability of options for new premises

• Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money

• Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives

• Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities

• Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling

• Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation

• keep staff safe

• Plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising of current premises

• Check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies

• Coordinate and lead one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility

• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement

• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor Degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Gulf Countries.

• Procurement and negotiation skills

• The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload

• The ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English is essential.

• Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, both verbally and graphically

• Preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals.

• Advising proponents on the practicality of their project.

• Specifying the nature and quality of materials required.

• Knowledge of computers and basic software applications such as: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).