Real Estates and Facilities Manager job at Cavendish University Uganda | Apply Now

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.