Residential Strata Building Manager — 24/7 Support & BMS

Pillar FM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillar FM is seeking a full-time Building Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential strata buildings in and around Sydney. A supportive admin/compliance team backs the role as you ensure smooth building operations and regulatory compliance.

You will manage service contracts, budgets, and vendor relationships, while coordinating with Strata Managers and Owners Corporations to maintain high standards across common areas.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience managing small to medium residential and commercial buildings.
• Experience dealing with Owners Corporations & Strata Managers.
• Solid understanding of strata legislation, compliance and by-laws.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and respond to urgent issues.
• Experience with platforms such as MYBOS and BuildingLink.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 24-hour emergency call-out service on a 365-day basis.
• Coordinate with Strata Manager and owner, report requested information.
• Monitor compliance with rules and by-laws and report non-compliance.
• Review and approve invoices for service contracts and payments.
• Prepare annual budgets for service contracts for common areas.
• Attend owner meetings related to building operations.
• Develop scopes of works and contract documents for tenders.
• Tender service contracts and obtain owner approval to enter contracts.
• Supervise service contracts to ensure performance as per contracts.
• Operate the Building Management System (BMS) and control HVAC, lighting, fire, etc.
• Provide technical support on building management issues to the owner.
• Conduct periodic maintenance inspections of services, plant and equipment.
• Maintain stock of spare parts for services and equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date drawings of plant and services.
• Arrange building inspections and reports.
• Arrange repairs and engage qualified tradespersons.
• Engage tradespeople for non-standard work and ensure compliance.
• Carry out regulatory compliance and manage defect processes.

Skills

5-10 years experience

Owner's Corporations / Strata Managers

Strata legislation knowledge

Prioritising competing demands

MSY OS & BuildingLink experience

Tools

MYBOS

BuildingLink

Job description

Pillar FM is seeking a full-time Building Manager to oversee a portfolio of residential strata buildings in and around Sydney. A supportive admin/compliance team backs the role as you ensure smooth building operations and regulatory compliance.

You will manage service contracts, budgets, and vendor relationships, while coordinating with Strata Managers and Owners Corporations to maintain high standards across common areas.