Senior Manager (MEP & Facilities)

JKLU; Jaipur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JKLU University in Jaipur seeks a Sr. Manager – MEP & Facilities to lead operation and maintenance of all MEP and utility systems across campus, ensuring uninterrupted services.

You will drive budgeting, procurement, vendor management, and compliance with fire and life safety regulations, while mentoring engineering teams and supporting events.

Proficiency in Advanced MS Excel and AI-based productivity tools is required, along with a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree and MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in MEP and facility management.
• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety, budgeting, procurement and vendor management.
• Proficiency in Advanced MS Excel and AI-based productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation and maintenance of all MEP and utility systems.
• Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance of campus infrastructure.
• Supervise waste management and facility operations.
• Coordinate with security to ensure safe campus operations.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and monitor expenditures.
• Develop RFPs, technical specs, tender documents and procurements.
• Monitor SLAs, vendor performance and AMCs.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead planning for institutional events from facilities perspective.
• Drive cost optimization and energy conservation.
• Mentor and develop engineering and facility teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

AI tools

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Facilities management

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Advanced MS Excel

AI productivity tools

Job description

The Sr. Manager – MEP & Facilities will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance and management of the University's MEP infrastructure and allied facility management services. The incumbent will ensure uninterrupted operations, statutory compliance, cost optimization, service excellence and support administrative initiatives for creating a safe, sustainable and well-maintained campus environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the operation and maintenance of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) and utility systems.
• Ensure preventive and breakdown maintenance of campus infrastructure and engineering services.
• Supervise waste management & facility operations.
• Coordinate with the security team to ensure safe and secure campus operations.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and monitor operational expenditures.
• Develop RFPs, technical specifications, tender documents and manage procurement processes.
• Monitor vendor performance, service level agreements (SLAs) and annual maintenance contracts (AMCs).
• Ensure compliance with statutory, fire & life safety and environmental regulations.
• Support planning and execution of institutional events from an infrastructure and facilities perspective.
• Drive cost optimization, energy conservation and process improvement initiatives.
• Leverage AI tools and advanced MS Excel for reporting, analytics and operational productivity.
• Lead, mentor and develop engineering and facility teams while promoting discipline, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the Deputy General Manager – Administration.

Communications & Working Relationships:

- Internal:

• Students
• Faculty
• Staff

- External:

• Security

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of relevant experience in MEP and facility management, preferably in large campuses, hotels/ hospitality, healthcare or institutional environments.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, fire safety, budgeting, procurement, vendor management and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Advanced MS Excel and AI-based productivity tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills with a mature and disciplined approach.