LPM180-Manager Maintenance Services (Hard FM)
FJ$81,690 to FJ$100,073 per annumPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 15 days
About the company
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region and one of only two regional universities globally. Established in 1968, USP is jointly owned by 13 member countries including Fiji, and serves a diverse population across the Pacific Ocean. Its Estates and Infrastructure Services section manages the University's property, buildings and infrastructure across all campuses and centres, covering Strategic Asset Management, Maintenance Services, Design and Project Management Services, and Occupational Health, Safety, Sustainability and DISMAC Services.
About the role
The Manager Maintenance Services (Hard FM) sits within Estates and Infrastructure Services and leads maintenance services across USP's physical asset portfolio, including buildings, engineering services, infrastructure, utilities and associated facilities. The role provides expert advice and strategic direction on the University's asset portfolio, campus development, space utilisation, property performance, regeneration opportunities and future development requirements. The position is offered for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, management and continuous improvement of maintenance services across the University's physical asset portfolio, including buildings, engineering services, infrastructure and utilities.
- Provide expert advice and strategic direction on the University's asset portfolio, campus development and space utilisation.
- Advise on property performance, regeneration opportunities and future development requirements.
- Demonstrate experience managing Hard FM services across a large property portfolio.
- Apply asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning.
- Develop, implement, monitor and report on maintenance programs and facilities management.
- Lead outsourced service contracts and contractors.
About the successful candidate
- A degree and postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Operations Management, Project Management, Management or a relevant discipline, with at least five years' relevant experience in Property and Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent, and demonstrated management expertise; or a degree/professional qualification with ten years' relevant experience including at least five years' management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing Hard FM services across a large property portfolio.
- Experience with asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning.
- Extensive experience in the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of maintenance programs and facilities management.
- Sound working knowledge of financial management in reviewing operating and capital budgets and financial reports against budgeted expectations and annual plans.
- Experience leading outsourced service contracts and contractors.
- Knowledge of health, safety, risk and statutory compliance requirements, including Health and Safety Regulations.
- Extensive experience managing specialist teams located over multiple locations, with excellent communication skills across diverse cultures.