Career Opportunity: Deputy Director, Facilities Management

The Central Bank of Barbados is seeking to fill the post of Deputy Director, Facilities Management Department.

Job Summary

To provide leadership and managerial support to ensure the delivery of consistently excellent services and facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of facilities management systems for the upkeep of the Bank’s properties
• Oversee the administrative operations related to the Bank’s preventative maintenance programmes
• Monitor, review and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements, where required
• Oversee the processes for the preparation, review and analysis of bid documents and the award of maintenance/construction contracts to ensure effective project implementation
• Assist in the design and management of departmental budgets
• Assist in the management and monitoring of the department’s performance, strengthening operational efficiency and the nurturing and motivation of staff in alignment with the Bank’s strategic objectives
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing any other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Masters Degree in Business Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Engineering or related discipline and at least five (5) years’ experience in a senior Facilities Management supervisory position
  or
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Engineering or related discipline and seven (7) years’ experience in in a senior Facilities Management supervisory position.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of the maintenance practices related to buildings including HVAC, electrical, electronic and mechanical
• Proficiency in related Information Technology facilities management systems
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract administration

Competencies

• Proven leadership skills, particularly skills at influencing, leading and supporting organisational change
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Good stakeholder management skills, excellent team player and strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Highly effective and proactive in both oral and written communications
• Be a critical thinker, with problem solving skills
• Be results oriented

Deadline for Submission of Applications

Interested persons should submit their job application and curriculum vitae to the Director, Human Resources Department, Central Bank of Barbados, at email address hrinfo@centralbank.org.bb no later than May 14, 2021.

Please be advised that only suitable applications will be acknowledged.