Ahmed Haliru
Regional Facilities Manager
Kubwa,Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Summary
Professional facilities management specialist with extensive background in overseeing regional operations. Proven ability to enhance facility performance through strategic planning and effective resource management. Known for fostering teamwork and achieving operational goals with flexibility and reliability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
REGIONAL FACILITIES MANAGER
UNION BANK OF NIG. PLC
01.2018 - Current
- Overseeing and agreeing contract for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology and so on.
- Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, Technicians and security Personnel.
- Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained.
- Prepare, developed and oversaw group annual budgets for facilities department and worked within cost restraints.
- A good understanding of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for expense requisition and Vendor payment.
- Allocating and managing space between buildings.
- Oversaw budget management for facility operations, aligning expenditures with organizational goals and enhancing resource allocation.
- Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
- Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments.
- Helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing.
- Oversee the Quarterly and Half yearly Periodic Preventive Maintenance (PPM) of all Assets.
- Led the management and maintenance of regional facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies that enhanced service delivery and improved overall facility performance.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors and service providers to optimize facility operations.
- Oversaw facility audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Utilized facility management software to track maintenance requests and streamline operations across multiple locations.
- Implemented energy conservation measures across all facilities, reducing overall operating costs and environmental impact.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plans for regional facilities, ensuring staff preparedness in case of incidents or disasters.
- Established strong relationships with community stakeholders such as city officials, utility providers, and neighboring businesses to support the ongoing success of regional facilities.
- Evaluated potential new sites for expansion based on factors such as accessibility, infrastructure availability, zoning requirements, and market demand.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to building codes, permits, and inspections for all managed facilities.
- Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.
- Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
- Analyzed building control and HVAC system performance and recommended improvements.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Developed and implemented facility management strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Led a team in conducting regular inspections and maintenance of facilities, resulting in reduced downtime and improved service delivery.
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts, optimizing service costs and enhancing quality of facility operations.
HEAD OF BRANCH OPERATIONS/BRANCH SERVICE MANAGER
UNION BANK OF NIG. PLC
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Daily review and reconciliation of Branch Profit and Loss.
- Monthly rendition of General ledger (GL) proof.
- Coordinate the activities of front office (Tellers, SSA, HSSA, DSA) and back-office staff (Head Teller Services and Relationship Managers) to ensure compliance with policies.
- Process local intra and interbank funds transfers.
- Daily reconciliation of processed outward cheques.
- Prepare outward caution Notices.
- Review Inward caution Notices.
- Receive and process inward cheques.
- Process foreign cheque deposit for offshore clearing.
- Process requests for foreign funds transfer, foreign draft, telegraphic transfers and Fix Deposits.
- Ensure proper processing of remittance transactions (e.g. payment of excise duties, Internal Generated Revenue via Pay Direct, Pay4Me etc) and foreign exchange applications for letters of credit, bills for collection, traveler's cheques etc.
- Make regular reports as well as recommendations to Regional operations Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Head of regional Operations.
- Streamlined branch operations by implementing robust processes, resulting in improved service delivery and enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Led a team to optimize workflow efficiency, which significantly reduced service turnaround times and operational bottlenecks.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing their skill sets and increasing overall team performance and productivity.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify service gaps, implementing solutions that fostered stronger client relationships and loyalty.
LEAD SITE ENGINEER
FUTURE VENTURES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Construction of British American Tobacco Company Management Staff Offices and Residence, Ibadan.
- Construction of Factory, Offices, Roads and Staff Residence at Nampak Cartons Nigeria Limited, KM9 Ibadan-Lagos Expressway Tobacco Road, Ibadan.
- Renovation of Consular Residence and offices at British Consulate, Kaduna.
- Led site development projects by coordinating resources, resulting in timely project completions within budget constraints.
- Implemented innovative engineering solutions that improved site efficiency and minimized operational delays during construction phases.
- Mentored junior engineers and technicians, enhancing team performance and fostering a collaborative work environment on-site.
Education
Lean Six Sigma (White Belt Certification)
04.2001 -
MBA - Financial Management
01.2015
Oracle 10g Oracle Certified Associate -
01.2008
B. Eng - Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
01.2006
Skills
SEMINARS ATTENDED
- Quality Improvement processing and Customer Relation Skills CONSULTANT: Impact Training and Mgt. Consulting.
- Essentials of effective Customer Service CONSULTANT: IMPACT Consulting.
- Basic Health, Safety and Environment Appreciation.
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- The Imperatives of Innovation and Leadership in Strategy.
- Anti-Money Laundering.
- Strategic Thinking.
- IFRS: introduction and conceptual framework.
- IFRS: Standards and Financial statements and their items.
Timeline
REGIONAL FACILITIES MANAGER - UNION BANK OF NIG. PLC
01.2018 - Current
HEAD OF BRANCH OPERATIONS/BRANCH SERVICE MANAGER - UNION BANK OF NIG. PLC
01.2009 - 01.2018
LEAD SITE ENGINEER - FUTURE VENTURES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
01.2006 - 01.2009
MF Treinamentos Training Institute - , Lean Six Sigma (White Belt Certification)
04.2001 -
Ladoke Akintola University - MBA, Financial Management
Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U) - B. Eng, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) - Oracle 10g Oracle Certified Associate,