Manager: Workspace Planning, Engineering & Design at National Microfinance Bank(NMB)

Application Deadline: 18 Aug 2016

Manager: Workspace Planning, Engineering & Design POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Ref NO: COO/FACILITIES/2016
Job Title: Manager: Workspace Planning, Engineering & Design
Job Type: Full time
Location: Head Office

Manager: Workspace Planning, Engineering & Design

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for the development and implementation of short and long term space planning requirements and high performance workplace strategies. This role will work closely with key stakeholders to gather and analyze space requirements and provide conceptual space plans/test-fits along with furniture specifications leveraging knowledge of architectural design and organizational standards. Overall responsible for real estate strategy, Facilities planning, forecast (long range & tactical), Real estate acquisition/disposal, Lease administrations, workspace planning, allocation and management, Engineering planning and design
Main Responsibilities:

Develop and implement workspace strategies and solutions that support corporate objectives
Provide “what if” strategic space scenarios at the request of management
Work directly with key stakeholders to obtain workspace programming requirements
Optimize space efficiencies through design and test fits. Manage office changes and fit –out projects
Identify and address organizational, operational and functional relationships that pose physical and spatial impacts.
Produce and maintain reports and other documents as required, providing design details and workspace information for all offices
Point of contact for all workplace changes and furniture requirements
Create robust end-to-end processes for managing workplace projects/programs in collaboration with project management team
Enforce workspace policies/procedures and escalate client requested exceptions to policy
Manage capital allocations related to workspace projects ( office new fit out and renovation projects)
Eliminate furniture inventories through re-allocation planning and planned disposal for office workspace management.
Overall Management of leases new and those for renewals: Ensure all Bank premises have valid contracts and advise HQ on their renewals at least a month prior
Management Office Workspace Statutory issues: ensure all statutory obligations are paid; land rent, property tax and leased business and advertisements boards.
Member of Project Quality assurance team for office fit –out projects
Any other tasks assigned by senior management
Attributes

Awareness of the Bank as a whole including systems, products and services
Proven ability to effectively work within teams at all levels
Property/Estate Management Knowledge
Knowledge of changes and trends in office space utilization, including floor densification, collaborative furniture concepts, space sharing and alternative workplace strategies.
Ability to communicate, demonstrate and implement knowledge in creating more effective and efficient work spaces.
Strong service ethic and excellent customer management skills coupled with a high level of initiative and aptitude for learning.
Ability to work independently and produce excellent results in a highly dynamic work environment.
Must demonstrate proficiency in working collaboratively and cross-functionally within the organization and the business in order to execute tasks under tight deadlines, demonstrating sound “relationship management” skills both within and external to the organization.
Must be exceptionally organized, structured, methodical, and attentive to detail and possess a high-degree of follow-through.
Experience establishing and implementing effective business processes and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Proven ability to break complex issues into manageable parts.
Extensive knowledge of workspace planning and design activities and should possess sound leadership skills
Proficient in MS Suite of Offices, Auto CAD
Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor degree in Facilities management, project management, Civil/electrical engineering, Architecture, Construction management, Building survey, Housing and Infrastructure planning, Land Management & valuation, Property & Facilities management, or related field
Master’s degree is an added advantage
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in Workspace and Design Management or equivalent and proven work experience in space planning, facility utilization, and/or program and project management for a large, multi-site corporation

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