1 month ago
Manager Regional Engineering
Acorn Holdings Africa
Estate Agents & Property Management
Real Estate
Confidential
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Job Summary
As a regional Engineering Manager, you are responsible for leading a team of multi-skilled maintenance officers and technicians, providing engineering solutions, budgeting and cost control, planning and actioning PPM Schedules, developing and implementing policies and SOPs, and stakeholder management.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 7 years
Job Description/Requirements
Department/Entity: Property Management
Reports to: Senior Manager - Facilities Management
Location: Acorn House, 97 James Gichuru, Lavington, Nairobi
Purpose of the role
This role is ultimately responsible for the maintenance of buildings both resident rooms and common areas, plants, repairs of appliances, and all engineering services across the Qwetu and Qejani properties. The Regional Engineering manager oversees the continuous supply of critical utilities in the properties and minimal interruption to the comfort of the residents.
As a regional Engineering Manager, you are responsible for leading a team of multi-skilled maintenance officers and technicians, providing engineering solutions, budgeting and cost control, planning and actioning PPM Schedules, developing and implementing policies and SOPs, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Experience
- Analyse and deep dive on maintenance tickets across all properties and the central repair centre to identify focused maintenance areas.
- Oversee and support fast restoration of out-of-order rooms due to maintenance works.
- Manage the efficiency of the central repair centre to ensure appliances are sent back to properties within the set TAT.
- Order and maintain PAR stock levels of essential spares and tools.
- Work closely with the procurement to ensure quality purchases of spares, tools, and equipment.
Operational Excellence
- Develop SOPs, work instructions, Checklists, Engineering reference material, and good engineering practices.
- Develop PPM Schedules for building maintenance, fleet maintenance, and AMCs.
- Monitor utilities consumption and identify areas of continuous improvement.
- Monitor output and efficiency of Solar plants installed in the properties.
- Carry out periodic Utility Audits across operational properties and identify areas of improvement as per EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Green Building Certification.
- Ensure works done by contractors are as per the scope of work and all the set safety procedures are adhered to.
- Build, manage, and maintain relationships with contractors and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory audits, inspections, and licenses and internal HSSE standards.
Cost Management
- Come up with innovative ideas and engineering solutions directed at reducing OPEX.
- Closely monitor utilities to flag out any wastage and perform RCA to ensure a one-time resolution.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure quality purchases and value for money.
- Prioritize and properly allocate resources within the maintenance budget.
- Assign duties and supervise works done by maintenance officers and technician
People
- Work closely with the HR department on hiring, developing, and the welfare of staff.
- Plan for multiskilling training and workshops for staff.
- Enhance team motivation and teamwork through team-building sessions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Registered by a professional body.
- Minimum Seven (7) years of work experience with at least 5 years in a Supervisory role. Having worked in the hospitality industry is an added advantage.
- Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate with proper follow-up.
- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems first time.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of budgeting and P&L management.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Knowledge of on-site maintenance requirements including dealing with vendors and contractors.
- Good analytical skills
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