Facilities Management Manager

SRM Institute of Science and Technology; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is seeking a seasoned Facilities Head to oversee the campus-built environment across civil, MEP, HVAC and life-safety systems. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, own budgets and vendor contracts, and ensure regulatory compliance for a large multi-building campus.

Role emphasizes audit-driven controls, energy management, and readiness for regulatory inspections, with responsibility for annual OPEX/CAPEX budgeting and AMC governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of facilities management experience.
• Independent head/manager with 3+ years ownership of team, budget, vendors and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of HT/LT electrical, DG sets, HVAC, fire systems and MEP.
• Familiarity with Chennai regulatory bodies (TANGEDCO, TNFRS, TNPCB, CMWSSB, CMDA).
• Experience in higher education campuses or large institutional settings preferred.
• Proven audit orientation and AMC billing control.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end maintenance across civil, MEP, HVAC and fire safety.
• Manage AMC lifecycle: vendor selection, contracts, audits and renewals with zero lapses.
• Govern vendor billing integrity and material usage with audits and reconciliations.
• Monitor energy/utilities with monthly dashboards and variance reports.
• Ensure statutory compliance: Fire NOC, inspections, CMDA/DTCP building plans.
• Enforce housekeeping, hygiene and pest control standards via audits.
• Oversee horticulture, waste/disposal with documentation and bidding.
• Lead multi-discipline team; set KRAs and build accountability.
• Ensure campus inspection readiness for NAAC/AICTE/NBA visits.
• Prepare and manage annual Facilities budget: OPEX, AMC, utilities, CAPEX.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Budget management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil)

B.E. / B.Tech preferred

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Role Summary

ThE Facilities Management will be the single point of accountability for the campus-built environment and operational infrastructure. This includes civil and structural maintenance, MEP systems, HVAC, fire and life safety, energy management, housekeeping, horticulture, waste and scrap management, AMC governance, and statutory compliance. The role reports to the Management, Dean Administration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end maintenance operations across civil, MEP, HVAC, and fire safety systems

• for a large multi-building campus
• Manage the full AMC lifecycle vendor selection, contract management, performance audits, and on-time renewals with zero lapses
• Govern vendor billing integrity institute comparative quotation processes, surprise material audits, and consumption-vs-job-card reconciliation to prevent siphoning
• Monitor and optimize energy and utility consumption EB, DG fuel, and water with monthly dashboards and variance reporting
• Own all statutory compliance — Fire NOC, lift inspection certificates, electrical audit, TNPCB consent for DG sets, CMDA/DTCP building plan compliance
• Set and enforce campus housekeeping, hygiene, and pest control standards through scheduled and surprise audits
• Manage horticulture, waste segregation, and scrap disposal with full documentation and competitive bidding processes
• Lead a multi-discipline team of civil, electrical, MEP technicians, housekeeping supervisors, and horticulture staff — set KRAs, review performance, and build accountability
• Ensure campus is inspection-ready at all times for NAAC, AICTE, and NBA regulatory visits from a facilities standpoint
• Prepare and manage the annual Facilities budget — OPEX, AMC, utilities, and CAPEX for replacements

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 6 years of experience in facilities management; minimum 3 years as an independent Facilities Head / Manager with full ownership of team, budget, vendors, and compliance
• Minimum qualification: Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil); B.E. / B.Tech preferred
• Strong technical knowledge of HT/LT electrical systems, DG sets, HVAC (VRF/VRV, split, central plant), fire detection and suppression systems, and MEP infrastructure
• Familiarity with Chennai-specific regulatory bodies — TANGEDCO, TNFRS, TNPCB, CMWSSB, CMDA — and their compliance requirements
• Prior experience in Higher Education Institutions, hospital campuses, large IT parks, or institutional townships is preferred
• Proven audit orientation — track record of physically verifying contractor work, cross-checking material usage, and controlling AMC billing

PLEASE NOTE: RESUMES MUST MATCH THE ABOVE PROFILE.