Senior Manager
Last Updated: 3rd August 2020 (over 2 years ago)
Summary
Education
Level 6 Facilities Management
Mar 2020
— Jul 2020
Certified
Sep 2016
— Sep 2016
Certified
May 2016
— Jul 2016
Chartered Member
Dec 2015
— Aug 2020
Member
Apr 2015
National Diploma
Aug 1979
— Jul 1981
Experience
Group Property and Facilities Manager
Apr 2015
— Current
Manage the expansion of marine logistics base infrastructure to operational readiness within stipulated timeline and budget projections. Responsible for developing additional soft services inclusive catering, janitorial, grounds maintenance sustainable supply of water and diesel, waste management and office services
Govern access and security of client and employee personnel inclusive people movement between locations, emergency response and evacuation. Oversee company fleet of vehicles and vessels
Planned strategy to ensure efficient management and cyclic maintenance of all assets. Oversee refurbishment and strategic relocation of facilities. Development focused on building and renovating sustainable infrastructure
Optimize revenue, set financial and performance goals based on an aligned budget
Implement strategies to manage SLA’s and KPIS to ensure service standards are achieved and to safeguard contractual compliance
Establish procedures to ensure controlled procurement and vendor management
Headed bid teams in the successful award of high value new and retention of in effect contracts
ISO Lead for establishing and implementing procedures to achieve Quality ISO 9001:2015, Environmental ISO 14001:2015 and OHS ISO 45001:2018 status. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide valued sustainable solutions
Ensure compliance to all Health, Safety and Environment goals and objectives with frequent audits being performed and updates to regulations or legislation implemented
Country Manager
May 2006
— Jun 2014
Delivered turnkey services to global IOC’s within desert-based PAC residential village
Develop and implement facility management system program to support client requirements
Strategically planned and mobilized all asset and personnel to support initial contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan resulting in the award of multiple high value additional contracts
Prepare and manage operating budgets and capex to identify current and future facility requirements
Principal interface and head of bid team in securing the award of contract to provide facilities management services for the US Embassy in Baghdad
Developed structured program for vendor management and procurement
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to influence change and performance improvements
Recurrent assessment and review of SLA’s and KPI’s to apprise company and client management of project progress
Perform audits and inspections on all location facilities to ensure compliance with risk management program and compliance with statutory regulations, codes, and standards
General Manager
Oct 2001
— Sep 2005
Develop and implement initiatives and strategies to ensure growth of existing business streams and the development of new
Delivered turnkey services to global IOC within large scale residential complex assisting the development of business relationship and further award of additional contracts
Financial autonomy country wide, compilation of business plans and development strategies
Prepare performance evaluation and appraisals of direct reports to assess productivity and progress identifying training needs of team members to develop into more senior roles
Install company wide HSE plan in line with international and local standards
Personnel logistics of all local national personnel via land, sea and air
Area Manager
Dec 2000
— Oct 2001
Manage multi location services to all regions within Angola, camp facilities and commercial sites inclusive catering, housing, maintenance/refurbishment, security, medic, recreation and commissary
Operate facilities for client leased commercial and industrial facilities
Preparation of performance reports and presentation to client and company management
Personnel logistics of both expat and national employees via road and air
Responsible for the in-country business plan, budgets and submission of all fiscal reporting
Establishing and implementing regional HSE plan
Project Manager
Dec 1998
— Dec 2000
Delivery of contracted life support services consisting accommodation, catering, recreation, preventative maintenance and refurbishment, water, waste and fuel services
Developed and implemented a local/international procurement and logistics strategy
Fleet Management for diverse range of light and heavy all-terrain vehicles including personnel logistics including movement to sites and security both on/off site
Manage the country wide budgets, fiscal accounts and development of business plans for growth
Local national personnel supply to main client
Development and implementation of training and growth plan for significant local national personnel