Commercial Property Manager (Offices)

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Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have 7-10 years of Property Management experience, with 5 years as a minimum experience of managing high rise operational commercial in the UAE; and must hold relevant Masters / Post Graduate degrees and accreditations. The candidate should have a working knowledge of building operations, property, and asset management, FMMA - managing facilities management service providers, transitions management, functionality of property management systems and interfacing with clients, stakeholders, and tenants.

Job Description:

The role is to report directly to the Senior Director- Head of Building Management-(PAMS). Representing the onsite PM team. This will involve leading and overseeing the quality assurance and quality control of the day-to-day property management services, operations, transitions management (which involves taking the building into a multi-let asset), in accordance with the best practices in the industry.

The candidate shall be able to confidently oversee the provision of OPEX and CAPEX budgeting requirements, overview financial forecasts and P&L’s; prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the clients; the preparation of governance documents, property operations plan, guidelines, property regulations/rules, policies and procedures, procurement request for approvals, etc. The candidate shall be knowledgeable and confident enough to lead a team and consult with clients, tenants, and contractors, exercising good negotiation skills with experienced professionals in multinational organizations. Ensure the TFM service providers adhere to their KPI and SLA requirements; and abide by any relevant authorities, all laws, decrees, local municipality codes of practice and legislation of the UAE and specifically in the Emirate of Dubai.

The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of the property management systems (CRM/BMS/CAFM/BIM) and ensure that the TFM service providers are keeping systems up to date and that the TFM staff receive training and advice on using the systems.

The candidate will be responsible for liaising and advising the Clients on changes to local law and legislation that may affect the operations of the property and seek approval and direction on implementing / cascading directives that will affect the day-to-day operations of the site.

The candidate will have a close working relationship with the Clients, Facility Manager, Administrator, TFM service providers, Leasing Agents, and other Stakeholders to ensure effective communication and teamwork/synergy between the various departments.

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing the client’s contract with the TFM service providers, ensuring the proficient delivery of the scope of works and specification of services detailed within them, so that all activities that are required are in place to operate the property efficiently and effectively.

The candidate via a traffic light system shall itemise all Property HSE issues including but not limited to access / egress / pedestrian access to the property and carpark / evacuation routes/ safe lines of site / turning points / common area furniture and seating /  power outlets / fixtures and fittings / staircases / material specification / alarm systems / emergency lighting systems / lift operations / non slip surfaces / glazing issues / handrails / access control / emergency equipment / incident and accident report actions etc.; and use best endeavors to follow up and resolve all issues.

The candidate will pre-qualify and evaluate contractors or vendors to contract directly with the client for the maintenance and security of the Property. The candidate shall prepare the information required to tender which includes but is not limited to scope, specifications, service level agreements, key performance indicators etc.; but the commercial Request for Proposal (RFP) process shall be run through the Clients Central Procurement Department.

The candidate will perform all functions and responsibilities which may not be expressly mentioned in the Clients contract, but that are necessary for the proper performance of services and the conducting of activities for the effective and efficient management of the property in accordance with good industry protocols and any applicable best international standards and codes of practice.

Skills Required:

Graduate degrees and or relevant accreditations

Operationally astute and proficient

Transitions management experience

Experience working directly for and on behalf of a Landlord or Client

Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Fluent English verbal and written

Excellent telecommunication and customer service

Experience of using property management CRM systems

Man-management / People management

Location:

On-site –Dubai, AREIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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