Our client is an owner-operator with a portfolio of industrial and commercial assets. They manage facilities and asset management in-house, giving this role genuine autonomy and a direct line to the asset management team.

About the Role

This is the senior in office facilities role for the Victorian portfolio. You will be based on a large, very active development site, with a major capital works program underway and a master plan about to bring a significant recent development to the estate. You will also look after a small number of additional industrial assets, with periodic visits to those sites. You will act as the facilities lead, shaping maintenance programs, managing contractors and ensuring every asset is secure, compliant and well presented.

Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance and essential services across the portfolio
Scoping, procuring and delivering capital works, including tenancy refurbishments, mechanical upgrades and lift upgrades
Managing service contracts and contractors, including tenders, project supervision, KPI reviews and contractor compliance
Preparing and managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets, and reporting on financial results




Building strong relationships with tenants, engaging with them directly on site
Supporting the Development team with operational input as the master plan is rolled out
Working closely with Asset Management and the on-site team, as well as councils and other external stakeholders

About You
Attitude, initiative and a can-do approach are essential: you take ownership, spot what needs doing and get out on site
Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Operations Manager across industrial or hybrid commercial and industrial assets
Strong capital works delivery, from scoping and tendering through to project close-out
Sound knowledge of building systems and statutory compliance, including HVAC, mechanical, fire and essential services
Proven contractor management, with the confidence to manage multiple contractors across a large, multi-tenant site
Strong budgeting and analytical skills, with intermediate to advanced Word, Excel and Outlook
A practical, hands-on and solutions-focused operator with a genuine commitment to service excellence
Based close to the site, or keen to relocate, as the role is on site every day

📌 Victorian Facilities Manager Melbourne
🏢 Capstone Recruitment
📍 Melbourne