The Pacific Theological College (PTC) located in Nasese, Suva, is a regional ecumenical tertiary institution that served the region through the churches of the Pacific for over 50 years. We are seeking a highly qualified PROPERTIES AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER to oversee and manage the maintenance, renovations, and construction of college buildings, faculty and student housing, and other infrastructure projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The staff is responsible for all properties investments of the College
- Responsible for creating and implementing short term and long-term properties investment strategies related to usage of all properties and infrastructures of the College.
- Oversee the management and oversight of the maintenance of campuses, including buildings and all related construction and infrastructures
- Liaise and consult with relevant authorities in relation to construction permits and legal requirements, for example, city council requirements.
- Source quotations and discounts and deal with companies and or suppliers in relation to procurement or order of materials for construction, maintenance, renovations and office cleaning materials.
- Write grants proposals for renovations, maintenance and construction projects for approval and fundraising.
- Responsible for looking after the Maintenance team, their performance appraisals, updating their leave records, and their welfare.
- Responsible for the documentation, filing and safe keeping of all records of maintenance, renovations and construction works or projects.
- Deals with infrastructural requisitions and complaints from community and tenants regarding housing, plumbing, drainage, electrical, etc., defects.
- Hold weekly briefings with the maintenance staff on work for the week
- Provide updated quarterly reports to Principal for Council and Executive meetings.
- Ensure all payments of student accommodation fees are up to date.
- Implement the HR staff policies and SP KPIs pertaining to properties, construction, and maintenance.
- Work closely with Finance in terms of budget and project spending.
- Report weekly to the Principal.
- Any other relevant tasks required by the Principal in relation to implementing college strategic plan and vision
Qualifications & Experience:
- At least a Bachelor in property/Project management, business administration or a related field preferred.
- At least 5 years-experience in properties management level.
- Proven experience in facility management, construction, or project coordination.
- Working knowledge of property regulations.
- Understanding of accounting principles.
- Strong organizational, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Project management skills
- Must be honest, trustworthy and dependable; Resilient, with a ‘can-do’, problem solving attitude
- Knowledge of building regulations and maintenance best practices.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter along with references (required with the application) from at least two credible referees with their contacts. Applications to be emailed to: recruitment@ptc.ac.fj. Alternatively, send via postal mail to the address: Human Resources Manager, Pacific Theological College, Private Mail Bag, Suva
Application Closes: 28th April 2025
Pacific Theological College is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
