Building Manager

2 days ago

West Melbourne VIC, Australia Titanium Management Full time $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Role Summary

To manage the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, and services of the building's common property and shared facilities. Act as the primary on-site liaison for residents, contractors and the Strata Committee, ensuring the building remains safe, well maintained, cost efficient and compliant with relevant legislation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee preventive and reactive maintenance of building systems (HVAC, lifts, plumbing, electrical, fire systems)
  • Conduct regular inspections of common areas, plant rooms, facades, etc.
  • Engage, supervise, evaluate contractors and vendors (cleaning, landscaping, security, lift maintenance, etc.)
  • Plan and manage minor capital works / upgrades
  • Maintain compliance with WHS, fire & safety, essential services, local building regulations
  • Maintain records, compliance registers, maintenance logs, incident reports
  • Prepare and deliver reports to the Strata Committee / Owners Corporation
  • Assist in budgeting, cost forecasting and expense control
  • Liaise with residents / owners: handle requests, notices, disruptions, communicate major works
  • Be on-call for emergencies outside normal hours; supervise contractors doing after-hours works

Required Skills, Qualifications & Attributes

  • Experience in building management, facilities management or relevant technical / trade background
  • Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire systems, lift systems
  • Understanding of Victorian WHS, building codes, fire safety legislation
  • Strong organisational, time-management and project coordination skills
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills; stakeholder engagement
  • Financial acumen—budgeting, cost control, reporting
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve, respond under pressure
  • Competence in using facility maintenance / asset management software / reporting tools
  • Second Language of Mandarin and Cantonese is preferred
  • Honest, loyal, neat and diligent staff to support the building operations
  • Mature personality
  • Preferable to have 2-3 years of experience in the Building Industries

Working Conditions & Requirements

  • On-site presence; regular inspections, walking, accessing service areas
  • Some physical duties (plant room checks, rooftop, etc.)
  • On-call responsibility for emergencies outside regular hours
  • Occasional weekend or after-hours work for scheduled major maintenance or urgent repairs
  • Office space / site workstation within the building

Performance Metrics / KPIs

  • Response time for reactive maintenance requests
  • Adherence to preventive maintenance schedule
  • Compliance audit outcomes (fire, safety, essential services)
  • Budget vs actual variance (cost control)
  • Resident / owner satisfaction / feedback
  • Contractor rework rate or defect rates

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Work Location: In person

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