PROPERTY MANAGER

Nairobi, Kenya, Full Time. N/A -

Location - Westlands Road, Nairobi (the position is full time within office or on-site)
Direct Reports - CEO/ Managing Director

Position Overview

Overseeing the security of all assets whilst ensuring a balance between security measures and operational flexibility
Managing tenant needs in conjunction with any third-party management company to ensure a best-in-class tenant experience
Managing contractors, staff, property & reporting to the CEO with duties as follows, but not limited to:

Coordinating the performance of internal and external security providers
Developing maintenance procedures and ensuring implementation
Carrying out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
Checking electrical, plumbing systems of buildings to ensure functionality
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.)
Monitor equipment inventory
Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
Ensure health and safety policies are complied with
Supporting the marketing and sales team with security/property management presentation development, pre-sales support, meetings with the client customers, customer contracts review, requests for proposal response, and customer audit facilitation
Auditing vendor compliance with security requirements as needed
Overall responsibility for Physical Security, Access Control, CCTV and other relevant systems
Property management & accelerating the resolution of pending tasks

Work as part of the client Team to create a positive, tolerant and harmonious work environment
Maintain open communication and mutual respect with all team members
Communicate ideas which may improve the efficiency, performance or standards, and be open to the consideration of new ideas
Represent the client in a professional manner at all times when dealing with outside contacts
Uphold the client core values
Communicate ideas clearly and influence other parties
Active participation in meetings, chair meetings where required.
Develop working relationships with Contractors, Sub Contractors, Consultants and Clients to assist in conflict resolution
Develop negotiation skills to protect and further the client interests

Actively ensure that the workplace is kept free from harassment, bullying behaviour and discrimination through thoughtful behaviour and by leading by example
Comply with all Occupational Health & Safety and Environment guidelines, reporting any potential risks or hazards
Comply with all Management System procedures, including records management
Follow safe work practices for self and others
Maintain a team culture within the office

Degree or higher
Understanding of security challenges a Kenyan context
Able to form strong relationships with Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Clients
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Good computer skills
Strong organizational and planning skills, task orientated
Ability to prioritize
Strength of character, conviction to rationally promote an idea/concept, objectively evaluate options, and justify recommendations/decisions

Resume/CV