Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of assigned Facilities Management (FM) contracts, ensuring operational excellence, contractual compliance, and client satisfaction. The role oversees multi-site facilities operations, leads operational teams, manages contractors and budgets, ensures statutory and fire safety compliance, and serves as the primary liaison with clients to deliver high-quality Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) services.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the overall performance of assigned FM contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, KPIs, SLAs, statutory requirements, and client expectations.
- Lead and oversee multi-site facilities operations, ensuring the reliability of building systems, maintenance activities, and uninterrupted service delivery.
- Manage, coach, and develop site management teams while driving operational excellence, performance improvement, and workforce capability.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships by leading operational reviews, resolving service issues, managing variation orders, and recommending service improvements.
- Oversee contractor and vendor performance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, contractual requirements, permit-to-work procedures, and service quality standards.
- Manage operational budgets, procurement, forecasting, lifecycle replacement planning, and cost optimisation while ensuring effective financial control.
- Lead incident management, fire safety, risk management, statutory compliance, and performance reporting, ensuring timely resolution of issues and continuous improvement across all assigned sites.
Job Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of Facilities Management experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing multiple sites and teams.
- Proven experience managing government-sector or large-scale Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contracts.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, statutory compliance, fire safety, building services, and facilities operations.
- Fire Safety Manager (FSM) certification preferred; SCEM, Green Mark Facility Manager, or equivalent FM certifications are an advantage.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, financial management, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)/CAFM platforms.
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