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Real Estates and Facilities Manager Careers – Cavendish University Uganda (CUU)
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2024-Dec-16
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Job Title:  Real Estates and Facilities Manager Organisation: Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda Reports to: Executive Director About US: Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) is a leading Private University in Uganda established in 2008 and is licensed and accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education. Our student-centric academic model deploys global best practices in teaching and learning and aims to fulfil the Mission of Cavendish University, which is to transform and inspire students to reach their full potential in employment, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership. Job Summary:   The position holder will provide strategic leadership and oversight to the University’s Real Estates and Facilities ensuring that facilities are optimized and efficiently maintained to sustain the operations of the University. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage the University’s real estate portfolio and physical facilities ensuring that all properties are optimized to support the University’s operations.
- Effectively manage all lease negotiations, renewals and ensure compliance with lease terms to ensure value for money.
- Identify, evaluate and execute real estate transactions that align with the University’s strategic objectives.
- Monitor key performance areas in line with the real estate’s portfolio including negotiations, renewals, compliance and lease expirations.
- Develop and implement the annual work plan and budget for the office and monitor budget performance.
- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans to ensure the efficient operation and upkeep of university facilities, including preventive maintenance schedules and reactive maintenance protocols.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, security and environmental standards by conducting regular inspections, addressing safety concerns, and implementing necessary improvements.
- Coordinate with Procurement in supervising vendors, contractors, and service providers to deliver high-quality maintenance services, manage service contracts, and achieve cost-effective solutions for facility maintenance.
- Participate in capacity planning, and space utilization to ensure optimum utilization of space and plan for future space requirements to address the evolving needs for academic programs, administrative operations and student services.
- Effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders such as landlords, utility providers and regulatory authorities for a seamless and constructive relationship that proactively supports the University’s operations.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Real estate management, Logistics, Project Management or a related field from a reputable university.
- Experience in facilities management is desirable.
- At least 5 (five) years’ experience in real estates & facilities management.
Desired Competences - Demonstrated facilities management experience.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders such as vendors, contractors, landlords, senior leadership and staff.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- Experience in collecting and analysing data.
- Strong leadership abilities, project management and working with cross functional teams.
- Proficiency in contract negotiations, vendor management and budgeting planning and execution.
- Should be a person of high moral character, integrity and professionalism.
How to Apply: Suitable and qualified applicants should submit an application, updated CV, copies of relevant academic documents to the email hr cavendish.ac.ug Deadline: 20th December, 2024  For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.ugashare.com or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Ugashare Related Jobs Job Title:  Head Local & Cross-border Payments Organisation: ABSA Bank Duty… Job Title:  Car Technical Support Specialist (7 Jobs) Organisation: Mogo… Job Title:  Supply Chain Manager Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)… Job Title:  Gender, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion (GEDI) and Safeguarding… Job Title:  Supply Chain Manager Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)… Job Title: Project Coordinator Organisation: World Vision Uganda Duty Station: Kiboga,…
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