Regional Property Manager

Description

ISP Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

• To be responsible for the capital projects portfolio management for the region, including development, deployment and administration of all related policies and procedures.
• To support schools in developing and fine-tuning capital expenditure requests, development and submittal.
• To implement and maintain a capital assets life cycle management system, following group and international best practices.
• To develop and implement regional project management guidelines.
• To determine school pupil capacity and track and report all changes.

Maintenance Management

• To provide guidance in maintenance management at school level, including providing the most suitable preventive maintenance framework for the region.
• To provide full technical support to the school’s facilities manager or responsible person.
• To maintain a good working relationship and liaise with Schools landlords, regarding responsibilities, requests and claims, all in a timely manner.
• To be responsible for the overall security arrangements of each school premises, ensuring that security personnel and all school staff are aware of all relevant security procedures, use of alarm systems and key holding responsibilities. Make sure that all aspects of school security are maintained under constant review and are updated, with any changes appropriately communicated in a timely manner.
• To develop periodic reports and key performance indicators related to facilities maintenance, budget control and capital expenditure.
• To be responsible for developing, reviewing and updating school specific contingency and recovery plans, through consultation with Heads of School, and to ensure that all procedures are clearly communicated to all staff and members of the school management team.
• To be aware of and adhere to all school rules, regulations, legislation and procedures, national legislation (Health and Safety, ACHS, Civil protection, etc).
• To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking all duties for the region.
• To be responsible for your own continued self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.
• Make sure all school related building, operational and construction permits are maintained up to date.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to this post, as and when required to do so.

Health & Safety

• Help to enforce the annual plan for fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills for all schools in the region.
• Collaborate to correct the observations raised in the annual H&S audit of each school.
• Participate in general training and other activities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor degree as Architect or Civil Engineer.
• Certified project manager professional will be a plus.
• Fluent English; fluent Spanish is a plus
• Active driving license
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design&construction, project management and change management, budget (expenses and capital), managing in-house and outsourced staff, managing facilities in a school/university environment is desirable, managing third party contractors
• Understanding of child protection (safeguarding) and to support the HR Dept. in making sure all staff have received appropriate safeguarding training.
• Knowledge of development, planning and execution of preventive maintenance routines.
• Knowledge of ‘ACHS, Civil protection, fire department, labor law, health and safety, construction parameters and educational infrastructure’ requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, working at heights, personal protective equipment requirements.
• Knowledge of property security, access control, CCTV operation, security incident management, car & pedestrians transit regulations.
• Knowledge of hygiene in schools, water purification, wastewater treatment.

Skills / Approach

• Planning and project management skills.
• Financial planning and negotiating skills with the ability to manage budgets.
• Change management and ability to drive change.
• Ability to search for solutions to seemingly complex issues.
• Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals/teams and on own initiative.
• Ability to influence people who are not part of your team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to young people, parents, colleagues and external 3rd parties.
• Excellent organizational skills / time management / ability to prioritize and organize own workload / able to work to deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of local regulations of health and safety.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Professional and approachable attitude.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’, service orientated approach to work.
• Flexible for travelling when required.

ISP Leadership Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.

Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.

Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.

Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.

Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.

Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.

Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.

Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.