Building Officer

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc. Construction Management or equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience in building/property management.
• Working knowledge of Government procurement procedures.
• Experience in Building Inspection and other related areas.
• Specialized training in contract management, property/building maintenance.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS/KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Highly developed management skills.
• Highly developed technical skills and knowledge of building maintenance and construction.
• Highly developed contract management skills.
• Strong supervisory skills and a team player.
• Good appreciation of quality management standards.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical report writing and oral communication skills.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports to: Property and Estate Manager

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• To ensure that the Agency’s buildings are maintained in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• To ensure that the occupants of the buildings are able to work in an environment which is secure and safe.
• To prepare BIs of Quantities/ internal estimates for renovation works to be done on all properties.
• Make regular inspections of building work at various stages of completion and provide technical advice on construction, repairs and maintenance across NWA buildings/property.
• Prepare annual property budgets.
• Inspect, supervise and recommend maintenance, repairs and improvement work to the Agency’s property/ buildings.
• Prioritize and immediately attend to repairs that relate to lighting, air conditioning, safety and security.
• To ensure that the procedures established to deal with customer complaints are utilized.
• Properly document and discharge maintenance requests within agreed schedules.
• Proactively communicate by notifying complainants about the status of their issues.
• Ensure maintenance activities are done in a manner that utilizes the best material, trades and supervision, etc.
• Carry out preventative, planned maintenance program and undertake routine inspections of premises, fixtures, fittings and utility meters.

Motto: “Developing Safe, Reliable & Quality Roads”