KEHINDE ADELEKE
Director of Facilities Management
Lagos
Summary
Director of Facilities Management with over 20 years of experience leading facilities operations, infrastructure management, capital projects, and asset lifecycle strategies across residential, commercial, and real estate environments. Experienced in managing multi-billion-naira OPEX and CAPEX budgets, delivering complex infrastructure programmes, optimizing asset performance, strengthening regulatory compliance, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven success reducing operating costs, improving service delivery, and implementing technology-driven facilities solutions that support business objectives and long-term operational performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities Management / Facility Manager
Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association (BIPORAL)
Lagos
08.2021 - Current
- Lead facilities operations across power, water, sewage, security, roads, and recreational infrastructure for a luxury estate serving over 1,600 residents.
- Manage annual operating and capital budgets exceeding ₦1.8 billion, directing 96 employees, 45 vendors, and multidisciplinary contractors across critical infrastructure projects.
- Delivered a ₦1.3 billion infrastructure renewal programme after preparing the business case that secured executive approval for estate-wide rehabilitation works.
- Introduced automated electricity vending, estate access control, sports facility booking, performance dashboards, and departmental KPIs, improving operational efficiency and service availability.
- Directed installation of a 15MVA transformer, five 100,000-litre water tanks, sewage systems, and recreation facilities while maintaining approved project schedules and budgets.
- Increased annual dues collection by integrating payment compliance with automated electricity vending while eliminating manual access processing and third-party gate interventions.
Project & Facilities Management Consultant
KENNEDY ANDERSON LIMITED
Lagos
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided project management and facilities advisory services for residential developments, overseeing planning, cost control, contractor coordination, and project handover activities.
- Managed end-to-end construction delivery for residential projects, coordinating consultants, contractors, procurement activities, quality inspections, and compliance with approved specifications.
- Delivered perimeter fencing for a 570-plot residential estate, contributing to a 15% increase in property values following project completion.
- Managed a ₦210 million project budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities that reduced overall construction expenditure by 10% without affecting project scope.
- Prepared project documentation, monitored construction progress, resolved site issues, and maintained communication between developers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Senior Manager, Business Development & Projects
CROVATION LIMITED
Lagos
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed business development and capital project delivery across the Lekki-Epe corridor, overseeing planning, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
- Coordinated technical feasibility assessments, contractor activities, procurement processes, and resource allocation for five concurrent construction projects from initiation through completion.
- Delivered construction projects valued at over ₦950 million, ensuring compliance with approved budgets, project specifications, and scheduled completion milestones.
- Reduced construction costs by more than 20% across five projects through procurement planning, contractor negotiations, and improved project execution processes.
- Procured construction materials and equipment valued above ₦250 million, reducing procurement lead times by 30% and improving project delivery schedules.
Manager / Supervisor, Facility Management & Logistics
CMB BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
Lagos
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed facilities operations, maintenance planning, logistics coordination, contractor performance, and estate services across residential properties while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Reduced outsourcing dependency from 100% to 25% by developing in-house maintenance capabilities, improving service delivery and operational control.
- Administered facilities and maintenance activities for estates valued at over ₦20 million, implementing performance dashboards and maintenance planning systems.
- Reduced annual operating costs by ₦52 million through maintenance process improvements and implementation of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, monitored contractor performance, managed operational records, and supported continuous improvement across estate facilities and infrastructure.
Project & Facility Officer
CMB BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
Lagos
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Coordinated facility maintenance, utility infrastructure, contractor activities, and preventive maintenance programmes across residential estates to support uninterrupted daily operations.
- Reduced estate electrification costs by 30% through grid optimization, alternative energy solutions, and improved utility infrastructure planning.
- Maintained 98% operational efficiency across a multi-million-naira water treatment plant through planned maintenance, performance monitoring, and equipment reliability improvements.
- Conducted facility inspections, monitored contractor performance, prepared maintenance reports, and resolved infrastructure issues to maintain operational standards across managed estates.
Manager, Administration
CMB BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
Lagos
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed administrative operations, records management, procurement support, staff coordination, and office processes to improve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Reduced administrative overhead by 18% through process improvements, standardized workflows, and more efficient allocation of administrative resources.
- Implemented a centralized document management system that improved compliance, strengthened record accuracy, and simplified retrieval of operational and contractual documentation.
- Coordinated office administration, monitored service providers, maintained operational documentation, and supported management with reporting and administrative planning activities.
Estate Surveyor
DIYA, FATIMILEHIN & COMPANY
Lagos
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Conducted property valuations, estate inspections, market assessments, and property management activities for residential and commercial real estate portfolios.
- Prepared more than 45 property valuation reports, supporting investment decisions, financing requirements, property acquisitions, and statutory compliance activities.
- Supported the successful handover of a ₦500 million facility, coordinating documentation, inspections, and stakeholder communication while achieving zero contractual disputes.
- Maintained property records, coordinated client engagements, monitored lease obligations, and prepared technical documentation supporting valuation and property management assignments.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Facility Management
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Estate Management
Obafemi Awolowo University
Skills
- Strategic Facilities Management
- Facilities Operations
- Property & Estate Management
- Asset Lifecycle Management
- Infrastructure Management
- Capital Project Management
- Budget Management (OPEX & CAPEX)
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Risk Management
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Business Continuity Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Performance Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau
- SharePoint
- Smartsheet
- Trello
- QuickBooks
- Clockify
- CMMS Platforms
Certification
- Registered Estate Surveyor and Valuer (ESV), Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)
- Registered Facility Manager (RFM), Association of Facilities Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AFMPN), 2024-09-01
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI), 2023-08-01
- Mini MBA in Human Resources Management, Institute of Business Management & Healthcare (IBMH), 2022-08-01
- Occupational Safety & Health Basic Diploma, International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP), 2015-04-01
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA)
- Association of Facilities Management Practitioners of Nigeria (AFMPN)
- Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV)
- Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON)
- Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
Career Highlight
- Directed facilities operations, infrastructure management, and capital programmes with annual OPEX/CAPEX budgets exceeding ₦1.8 billion, leading 96 employees, 45 vendors, and multidisciplinary contractors across a luxury estate serving over 1,600 residents.
- Delivered infrastructure and construction projects valued at over ₦2.46 billion, including a ₦1.3 billion estate renewal programme and ₦950 million in capital developments while reducing project costs by up to 20% and maintaining approved schedules.
- Reduced operating costs by over ₦52 million, lowered estate electrification costs by 30%, increased property values by 15%, and improved operational efficiency through facilities automation, maintenance optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
Accomplishments
- Achieved increase in Annual dues collections by introducing automation of Electricity vending tied to Annual dues.
- Achieved the installation of 15MVA transformer by completing the RFQ process with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 96 in the development of annual operational and capital budget exceeding N1.3 Billion .
- Achieved the full automation of electricity and water vending through effectively helping with the procurement process.
- Supervised team of 96 staff members and 45 members.
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Timeline
Director of Facilities Management / Facility Manager
Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association (BIPORAL)
08.2021 - Current
Project & Facilities Management Consultant
KENNEDY ANDERSON LIMITED
01.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Manager, Business Development & Projects
CROVATION LIMITED
05.2017 - 04.2022
Manager / Supervisor, Facility Management & Logistics
CMB BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
09.2012 - 12.2014
Project & Facility Officer
CMB BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
03.2011 - 08.2012
Manager, Administration
CMB BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
03.2011 - 08.2012
Estate Surveyor
DIYA, FATIMILEHIN & COMPANY
03.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Facility Management
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Estate Management
Obafemi Awolowo University