: Facility Manager - Residential Position: Facility Manager - Residential

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 8+ years (Minimum 5 years in Residential/Real Estate Operations)

Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Reports To: Head of Property Management / Operations DirectorJob Overview

We are seeking a highly competent and technically sound Facility Manager with a robust civil engineering background to oversee the complete operations, maintenance, and resident experience of our premium residential township/complex in Chennai. You will be responsible for ensuring structural integrity, estate maintenance, seamless MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) services, vendor management, and maintaining high community living standards.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Civil Maintenance

- Supervise and plan all preventive, corrective, and routine civil maintenance works including waterproofing, structural repairs, painting, and masonry.
- Conduct regular structural audits, property inspections, and health checks of the residential buildings, common areas, and amenities.
- Manage road repairs, storm water drains, rainwater harvesting structures, and boundary infrastructure within the estate.

Operational & MEP Management

- Oversee the smooth functioning of all technical utilities including WTP, STP, DG sets, transformers, lifts, and hydro-pneumatic pumping systems.
- Monitor daily water consumption, energy efficiency, and waste management systems.
- Maintain high standards of soft services including housekeeping, landscaping, horticulture, and comprehensive estate security.

Vendor & Contract Management

- Manage annual maintenance contracts (AMCs)



for critical equipment and civil infrastructure.
- Evaluate vendor performance against SLA and KPI frameworks routinely.
- Supervise on-site technical teams, technicians, supervisors, and third-party housekeeping/security personnel.

Resident Relations & Administration

- Serve as the primary point of contact for the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or residents regarding technical and operational grievances.
- Ensure prompt closure of helpdesk tickets and maintain excellent customer satisfaction scores.
- Oversee billing, collection assistance, inventory management, and facility booking administration.

Budgetary & Statutory Compliance

- Prepare, manage, and optimize the annual facility management operating budget (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX).
- Ensure 100% compliance with local government bodies (CMDA, GCC, CMWSSB, TNPCB) regarding licenses, fire safety norms, and pollution controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Deep technical understanding of civil construction, layouts, blueprint reading, and structural upkeep.
- Strong execution knowledge of Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) and Water Treatment Plants (WTP).
- Exceptional communication skills in English and Tamil to interact effectively with residents, vendors, and local authorities.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and tech-driven facility management software/helpdesk tools.
- Proven leadership skills to manage a large workforce and work under tight timelines.

Regards Varsha.A

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Pay: From ₹500,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Facility Manager (Chennai)
🏢 CGT Staffing
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