Technical Manager – Shopping Centre

SUMMARY:
A leading property investment and development organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to take responsibility for the strategic and operational management of all technical building assets, systems and infrastructure within a major shopping centre.
This is a senior technical facilities role suited to an experienced professional with a strong background in regional or super-regional shopping centres, building maintenance, technical asset management and capital projects. The role reports to the Senior Operations Manager.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the day-to-day operation, servicing, maintenance and repair of all technical, electrical and mechanical assets throughout the shopping centre. Oversee technical infrastructure including: HVAC systems Fire protection systems Lifts and escalators Generators and backup power systems Substations, transformers, switchgear and UPS systems Solar plant and lighting infrastructure Pumps and water systems Sewer systems and stormwater infrastructure CCTV and parking equipment ETFE roofing and other specialist infrastructure. Ensure planned and reactive maintenance is completed in accordance with statutory requirements, manufacturers' specifications and approved maintenance programmes. Monitor equipment performance, reliability and condition and identify opportunities for optimisation. Investigate major equipment failures, determine root causes and implement preventative measures. Manage the technical asset register, condition assessments, maintenance histories and asset lifecycle plans. Develop and manage capital replacement programmes and technical improvement projects. Prepare technical assessments, project scopes, specifications, budgets and business cases. Coordinate consultants, contractors and specialist service providers. Manage contractor performance against SLAs, budgets, KPIs and building standards. Ensure compliance with OHS requirements, statutory regulations, Certificates of Compliance and technical standards . Manage technical maintenance budgets, including Capex and Opex . Drive energy efficiency, sustainability and building optimisation initiatives. Maintain technical records, inspection checklists, asset reports and annual building reports. Monitor outstanding purchase orders and ensure compliance with required processes. Manage escalated customer and tenant technical requests. Provide regular reporting on technical performance, projects, expenditure, risks and key milestones. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Technical Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Facilities Management Diploma will be an advantage. OHS training\/certifications. NQF Level 6. Minimum 5 years' experience in a Technical or Facilities Management role within a regional or super-regional shopping centre . Strong experience in building maintenance and technical asset management . Proven experience managing contractors, service providers and technical projects. Experience with building management systems and technical reporting. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, OHS requirements and building regulations. Experience managing technical Capex and Opex budgets . KEY COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will demonstrate: Advanced Facilities Management Advanced Building Maintenance Advanced Project Management Advanced Safety & Security Orientation Advanced Risk Awareness Advanced Accountability and Collaboration Advanced Communication Advanced Organising and Execution Advanced Delegation Expert Client Centricity Expert Emotional Intelligence Advanced Conflict Management Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities High integrity and attention to detail WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Technical Manager who can ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a large shopping centre while protecting the long-term value of its assets. If you have hands-on technical facilities management experience within a regional or super-regional shopping centre environment , together with strong contractor, compliance, maintenance and project management experience, we invite you to apply. Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful