Academic City College Recruitment for Facility Manager

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Academic City College Recruitment for Facility Manager.

Academic City College Ghana is a premium tertiary education institution designed to nurture and develop the intellectual capital on the African continent. We have a dedicated focus on innovation-driven learning through new contexts and paradigms, within a transformative learning environment. Our premium teaching talent is facilitated with a state-of-the-art campus in Haatso, Accra, including amphitheater-style lecture halls, student-engaging classroom designs, latest technology/equipment, a venture incubator, and a modern-design engineering workshop. Comparable to educational institutions abroad, Academic City aims to drive holistic student development with a strong emphasis on activity-based learning, supplemented with entrepreneurial thinking, ethical decision-making, and social-emotional learning.

Job Description

Company: Academic City College
Location: Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Reporting to

Facilities Manager will report to the Registrar, Academic City College

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Facility Manager will be;

Coordinates and project manage multi-craft activities involved in preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance, cleaning, repair, and renovation of buildings, mechanical systems, physical plant, and/or grounds.
Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with the College, regulations and local laws
Develops or assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of the unit.
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Oversees activities of contractors, vendor personnel, and suppliers; Monitors contracts for compliance and controls costs; monitors general expenditures of the unit; performs quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards.
Supervises personnel which typically includes recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
Maintains compliance with departmental security, audit procedures, and university policy.
Assists in facility and space usage planning; advises the administration on the application of institutional policy, regulations, and standards relating to the management of physical resources.
Performs quality control inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and industry standards.
Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for the operating unit.
Develops and maintains emergency/disaster preparedness and recovery plans.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of High School graduate, first-degree holders will be given preference
Minimum of five years of working in a similar role, and in a supervisory capacity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
Project planning skills
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections
Knowledge of computer security and audit procedures and requirements
Knowledge of all federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to facilities planning, design, construction, and maintenance
Ability to coordinate and/or supervise independent contractors
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions
Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Knowledge of mechanical systems, building materials, and emergency maintenance
Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs in the area of specialty
Knowledge of emergency and disaster recovery planning.