Estate Manager – Educational Infrastructure & Facilities

Location: Tambaram, Tiruvallur & Nolambur
Organization: Shree Niketan Group of Schools
Experience: Minimum 7+ Years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline

Job Summary

Shree Niketan Group of Schools is seeking a highly organized and proactive Estate Manager to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of approximately 8 lakh sq. ft. of educational infrastructure spread across multiple school campuses. The role involves planning, monitoring, auditing, and executing facility management activities while leading a team of Facility In-Charges and support staff to ensure all campuses are protected, compliant, operationally efficient, and maintained to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee end-to-end maintenance operations across all school campuses.
- Lead and supervise Facility In-Charges, maintenance staff, and support teams across multiple campuses.
- Conduct regular facility audits and inspections to identify maintenance requirements.
- Prepare and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance checklists.
- Raise Purchase Requisitions (PRs), obtain necessary approvals, and ensure timely processing.
- Coordinate execution of maintenance activities within defined timelines.
- Conduct quality checks and ensure work completion as per standards and specifications.
- Track and close pending maintenance-related bills and vendor payments.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified vendors and service providers.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure timely renewal of AMCs and service contracts.
- Maintain asset registers and ensure periodic asset verification.
- Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for all infrastructure and equipment.
- Ensure annual safety audits are conducted and statutory compliance is maintained.
- Coordinate with School Principals, Administration, Finance, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless campus operations.
- Prepare periodic reports on maintenance status, audit findings, compliance, and asset management.




- Ensure adherence to budgetary controls and cost-effective maintenance practices.
- Coordinate infrastructure repair and minor renovation projects across campuses.

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Eligibility Criteria

Education

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Additional certifications in Facility Management, Project Management, or Safety Management will be an advantage.

Experience

- Minimum 7 years of experience in Facility/Estate Management, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial role.
- Must have independently handled maintenance operations for 2–3 lakh sq. ft. or more.
- Experience in managing multiple locations and leading maintenance teams is essential.
- Experience in managing large educational institutions, townships, residential communities, corporate offices, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, or commercial complexes preferred.
- Experience in vendor management, contract administration, annual maintenance budgeting, and statutory compliance is highly desirable.

Skills Required

- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, civil works, MEP systems, and infrastructure management.
- Experience in vendor management and contractor coordination.
- Understanding of safety regulations, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent planning, execution, and follow-up skills.
- Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple locations and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
- Budget planning, cost optimization, and resource management capabilities.
- Project management and coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to manage large-scale educational infrastructure.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Career growth within a leading educational institution.

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Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Estate Manager – Educational Infrastructure & Facilities (India)
🏢 SHREE NIKETAN PATASALA, THIRUVALLUR
📍 India