DIRECTOR, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & PROJECTS

About the role

The American University of Nigeria seeks a strategic leader to direct facilities management and non capital projects across the campus. The role owns planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring minor renovations, refurbishments, space reconfiguration, and related maintenance works to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facilities.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership for facilities management, asset preservation, and campus improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement a Facilities Management Master Plan aligned with university objectives
• Prepare annual work plans, budgets, targets, and operational reports
• Direct maintenance and operation of facilities across academic, administrative, residential, and utility areas
• Coordinate non capital projects from scoping to completion, including timelines, costs, and procurement
• Oversee safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across facilities and project activities

What they're looking for

• PhD in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field from a reputable institution
• Registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
• Minimum of ten years post qualification experience in facilities management or related sectors
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and coordinating non capital infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities management, asset management, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to develop budgets, manage resources, and monitor KPIs

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing does not specify a timezone requirement or Nigeria-specific hire regions beyond Nigeria itself; confirm during interview
• Employment type not stated; no explicit visa or work authorization details provided
• Pay currency or range is not specified in the listing
• The listing does not indicate whether the role is remote, on site, or hybrid