Technical Manager

Summary

You will drive engineering excellence by leading technical assets operations across facilities, ensuring reliability of building systems, compliance with safety and statutory requirements, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices. The role combines technical expertise, people leadership, and strong governance to deliver safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments.

Role & responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering and maintenance teams, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Manage engineering operations and support preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee performance of all building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in building systems and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for complex maintenance and engineering issues.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce asset-specific maintenance and safety procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with contractors, service partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Administer equipment and construction warranties, including defect liability management.
• Maintain and manage as-built drawings and technical documentation.
• Lead emergency response efforts and address critical incidents and stakeholder concerns.
• Implement inventory control systems and manage procurement of spares and consumables.
• Develop technical specifications and support sourcing and administration of maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Conduct regular inspections of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems and optimize performance.
• Maintain engineering reports and share weekly, monthly, and periodic updates with stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma / ITI / bachelor's degree in electrical / mechanical engineering or relevant technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in property, facility, or technical assets maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of predictive, preventive, and protective maintenance practices for building systems.
• Effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to enhance asset value through proactive maintenance planning and performance optimization.
• Proven capability to train, assign, prioritize, motivate, supervise, and evaluate employees and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to dynamic operational requirements.