Asset Manager (Middle East-Mining-Infrastructure)

 Asset Manager (Middle East-Mining-Infrastructure)

Our client in the Middle East is looking for an operations/asset manager that will manage all technical matters in connection with or arising out of the management of assets all issues that relate to the management of facilities.

 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FM and Housing Management Services

o    Builds and maintains the Asset Management Model

o    Produces an Asset Management Strategy

o    Receives handover of facilities from contractors

o    Reviews the proposals for FM and any other service delivery, including satisfaction of KPI’s and output specifications

Market Tests

o    Undertakes market testing/benchmarking pass through payment mechanism and abatement; procedures including comment on the practical aspects of abatement procedures

Stock Survey

• Undertakes the stock condition survey, record drawings and other data pertaining to existing assets/facilities particularly those to be retained to assess maintenance liability.

Service fees

• Assessment of the adequacy of the service fee for each service to cover the costs of service delivery net of any third party income;

Alternative service providers

• Validate potential alternative service providers if  and when through estimation of the existing providers have to be replaced;

Life Cycle assessments

• Assesses the adequacy of the planned life cycle maintenance programme, the budgeted life cycle maintenance expenditure and the proposed maintenance reserve account provisions and provide timeframe to the management with alternative options. 

Service Providers

• Assesses the technical and financial capability of the service provider and the providers to complete its obligations according to the project documents, and the possibility of either of their substitution should it be necessary

 Contractual Matters

• Reviews of all relevant project documents, with particular reference to the terms of the Project Agreement, Development Agreement, Service Contracts and the Housing Management Contract as they relate to technical matters, with particular reference to the extent to which the obligations of the Provider under the Project Agreement are passed through to its subcontractors, and the adequacy of the design to meet performance of the Project implied in the budgets. 

Construction Phase

• Attendance at value engineering meetings. Advise on through life cost management.
• Participation in the certification of Completion/Availability and certification of retention releases including completion of snagging process.
• Commentary upon any interface issues between Service Provider and Construction Company together with an update on performance of any services provided prior to the completion date.
• Monitor performance of the Housing Management and FM Contracts.

Financial / Commercial

• Work with the MIC management team to deliver the agreed annual budget for each project.
• Prepare financial profile data for future annual budgets
• Meet reporting deadlines with robust and accurate information on progress and financial profiles.
• Manage  Value Engineering process

Customer / Client / Contractors

• Undertake consultation with users and clients
• Supervise MIC contractors in the execution of FM contracts
• Lead planning of maintenance schedules from inception to handover.
• Liaise and work closely with the Project Teams.
• Show evidence of satisfaction feedback.

Values & CSR

• Uphold company values
• Set objectives and carry out performance reviews
• Provide strong asset management  team leadership
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards actions set out in the CSR Policy. Show tangible evidence of achieving CSR criteria.
• Train staff on Asset Management  best practice
• Implement and monitor Health & Safety Standards

Quality Management

• Ensure that the Operations Management Teams are engaged with the BMS System and provide constructive feedback to the Quality Team on processes that need improvement.
• Implement change control.
• Generate and maintain risk registers – monitor and report on mitigation measures
• Demonstrate continuous improvement.

Technical

• Provide technical reviews of appropriateness of materials
• Advise on build ability
• Provide advice on through life maintenance costs
• Provide solutions to design and maintenance problems
• Ensure material test results are in place and comply with the relevant standard

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Construction related Engineering degree with extensive experience of working in asset management, developing systems and improving building performance;
• Manager representing the company;
• Responsible for financial reporting on Asset Management;
• Identifying risks and supervising FM teams, ensuring that Teams are well briefed and are focused on the Company’s values and objectives;
• Implementing a Quality Management System;
• Delivering programmes of work within time, quality and budget criteria;
• Demonstrating high levels of client satisfaction;
• Engaging with suppliers to ensure best value.