Facilities Manager

Sentry Recruitment Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentry Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced facilities, building or property manager to be the organisation's single point of contact for all property matters. You will keep them safe, compliant, well maintained and performing, with a mix of site visits, inspections, planning, budgeting and reporting.

Based in Victoria, you will run planned preventative maintenance, respond to repairs and emergencies, build and manage a reliable panel of trades, and ensure full compliance including

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities, building or property management.
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance and construction.
• A working understanding of Victorian property compliance and OH&S obligations.
• A proven track record of managing contractors and projects to budget.
• Clear communication, good organisation and confidence with spreadsheets and software.
• Absolute discretion and integrity.
• A full driver's licence and your own vehicle, plus a satisfactory police check.
• Highly regarded: a qualification in facilities, property or construction management; a trade background; experience working for a private owner or family office; a White Card and first aid certificate.

Responsibilities

• Run planned preventative maintenance and respond quickly to repairs and emergencies
• Build and manage a reliable panel of trades and contractors: quotes, supervision and sign-off
• Keep every property fully compliant, including essential safety measures, fire, gas, electrical, smoke alarms and pools
• Scope and deliver capital works and refurbishments on time and on budget
• Prepare property budgets, manage invoices and find savings
• Liaise with tenants, contractors, authorities and the owner's advisers
• Provide clear and regular reporting to the owner

Job description

You will be the organisation's single point of contact for everything to do with the properties. Your role is to keep them safe, compliant, well maintained and performing. Your week will mix site visits and inspections with planning, budgeting and reporting.

Key responsibilities

Run planned preventative maintenance and respond quickly to repairs and emergencies

Build and manage a reliable panel of trades and contractors: quotes, supervision and sign-off

Keep every property fully compliant, including essential safety measures, fire, gas, electrical, smoke alarms and pools

Scope and deliver capital works and refurbishments on time and on budget

Prepare property budgets, manage invoices and find savings

Liaise with tenants, contractors, authorities and the owner's advisers

Provide clear and regular reporting to the owner

About you

5+ years in facilities, building or property management

Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance and construction

A working understanding of Victorian property compliance and OH&S obligations

A proven track record of managing contractors and projects to budget

Clear communication, good organisation and confidence with spreadsheets and software

Absolute discretion and integrity

A full driver's licence and your own vehicle, plus a satisfactory police check

Highly regarded: a qualification in facilities, property or construction management; a trade background; experience working for a private owner or family office; a White Card and first aid certificate.