Site Supervisor (Real Estate)

About the role

A leading player in the retail property management industry, represented by Summit Recruitment & Search, is looking for a Site Supervisor in Nairobi to oversee preventive, corrective and refinement activities at one of its prominent retail centers. The role keeps the center's facilities fully functional, safe and compliant with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare all maintenance activities with internal stakeholders to keep the center running without interruption.
• Develop and manage a team schedule so that all operational maintenance needs are met on time.
• Plan and carry out regular inspections according to the annual maintenance schedule and terms of service agreements.
• Work with external vendors and suppliers on maintenance tasks beyond the internal team's scope, meeting specifications and deadlines.
• Track and report on contractor performance issues and follow up until resolved.
• Keep maintenance documents updated, stored and managed in line with company policies.
• Inspect and monitor cleaning and security standards against service level agreements with vendors.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering or a related field (preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in facilities and property management, preferably in a retail or commercial setting.
• Proven ability to manage projects from planning to execution, on time and within budget.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Competence with facilities management software and databases.
• Strong initiative and organization, able to handle several priorities at once.

Candidates apply through the recruitment firm's website; the firm states it does not charge fees and that applicants who do not hear back within two weeks should keep applying to other roles.