Facility Manager Job at Omnibiz Africa

At Omnibiz, we’re fully dedicated to supporting local businesses and helping them navigate the modern market. Over 52,000 businesses across the FMCG industry have trusted us to provide them with the services and necessary tools to overcome contemporary challenges in the market place. Why? The answer is simple - they believe the same thing that we at Omnibiz believe: for the global economy to thrive, local businesses must be given the grounds to grow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Facility Manager

Job Location: Ijora, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Admin
Department: Administration & Operations

Job Summary

• OmniRetail is seeking an experienced and highly organized Facility Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic planning of our physical assets across office buildings, expatriate housing, warehouses, and security systems. 
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing facilities through a facility management firm, and possess deep understanding of infrastructure maintenance, vendor coordination, safety compliance, and asset documentation.

Key Responsibilities
Facility Operations Management:

• Oversee the effective operation of office spaces, warehouses, and residential properties (expatriate housing).
• Coordinate all repairs, maintenance, and general upkeep of buildings, electrical systems, plumbing, air conditioning, and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure all facilities are compliant with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Security & Surveillance:

• Supervise the security systems across all company locations including offices, warehouses, and residential facilities.
• Monitor and manage CCTV installations, alarm systems, and access controls.
• Liaise with third-party security vendors to ensure adequate coverage and emergency preparedness.

Housing & Expatriate Support:

• Manage accommodation facilities for expatriate employees, including setup, maintenance, and periodic reviews.
• Serve as a point of contact for expatriates on housing issues and support services.

Insurance & Compliance:

• Maintain up-to-date records of insurance coverage for buildings, equipment, and other infrastructure.
• Ensure timely renewals of facility-related policies and licenses in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits and risk assessments on facility assets.

Vendor & Budget Management:

• Manage third-party contractors for cleaning, maintenance, security, and specialized repairs.
• Review service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure vendors deliver within agreed terms.
• Prepare and manage the annual facilities budget and report on cost-saving opportunities.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of facility assets, service logs, insurance papers, and lease agreements.
• Generate periodic reports on facility conditions, improvement projects, incident logs, and security observations.
• Track utility usage (electricity, water, internet) and oversee payments and budgeting.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Estate Management, or related field.
• 4–5 years of proven experience in facility management, preferably from a facility services firm.
• Strong understanding of building systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
• Experience managing residential and commercial facilities.
• Familiarity with health & safety and local building compliance standards.
• Proficiency in facility management software or ticketing systems is a plus.
• Excellent vendor negotiation and project management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail
• Organizational and time management skills
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Technical knowledge of building systems
• Stakeholder management.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@omniretail.africa using the Job Position as the subject of the email.