Senior Manager / Director (Group Facilities and Logistics Department)

This role is responsible for the strategic planning and operational management of facilities and logistics across all campuses, with a focus on compliance, safety, and service excellence. Key responsibilities include developing a 3-year facilities enhancement roadmap, ensuring full regulatory compliance, managing budgets, and leading departmental projects to timely and cost-effective completion. The role also oversees campus teams handling building maintenance, vehicle upkeep, cleaning, security, and emergency preparedness. Effective engagement with regulatory bodies, service providers, and tenants is essential, along with supporting academic and organisational logistics to meet business objectives.

• Developing a roadmap/blueprint for facility enhancement and improvement across all campuses over the next 3-years that meets business goals.
• Developing and implementing a robust compliance tracking framework for all campuses that ensures full compliance with all building by-laws, safety regulations, licensing requirements and related regulatory compliance.
• Developing and managing annual building and logistic services budget in line with business goals
• Managing all departmental projects to ensure high-quality deliverables on-time and on-budget
• Negotiating and liaising with third-party service providers.
• Conducting regular building inspections and preparing reports.
• Planning and managing company’s logistical services
• Overseeing a well-trained and equipped team at each campus that that is responsible for:-

• Regular building maintenance and repairs.
• Regular vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Managing and directing cleaning and security staff and activities.
• Preparing and carrying out emergency protocols and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe environment for building occupants and visitors.
• Providing logistical support for academic faculties and organizational needs
• Engaging with relevant regulatory authorities, local government bodies and enforcement bodies to ensure smooth compliance and approval processes.
• Identifying and on-boarding strategic tenants that aligns with business goals.
• Responding to inquiries and requests by building tenants and resolving any problems or issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, real estate/property/building/facility management, or a related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience as a building manager or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and building by-laws.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent people management, project management and negotiation skills.
• Good communication skills and customer service focus.