Technical Building Manager (100%)

About the job

In this varied role, you will operationally ensure technical facility management and building services management for the commercial buildings entrusted to you. You are the primary contact for our tenants, building users, service providers, and internal services, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient building operations. You also take responsibility for technical operations and work closely with the caretakers on technical matters. Your responsibilities include:

• Implementing technical facility management and building services for our commercial buildings in Lausanne.
• Ensuring uninterrupted, safe, and energy-efficient operation of technical installations, including building automation.
• Detecting, analysing, and resolving malfunctions; engaging and supporting specialised companies, and taking immediate necessary measures.
• Carrying out minor repairs, small jobs, and maintenance tasks, as well as requesting quotes.
• Organising, coordinating, and supervising external service providers responsible for maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal, and winter services, including verifying their reports.
• Participating in operational optimisation, energy monitoring, sustainability measures, as well as budget and maintenance planning.
• Assuming tasks related to safety and security, fire protection, management of locking systems, parking, and building documentation.
• Supporting the handover and return of rental spaces, and assisting with tenant requests and vacant space management.
• Taking responsibility for the technical operation of the assigned portfolio, organising and controlling maintenance and refurbishment measures, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Collaborating technically with internal and external caretakers concerned and contributing to the coordination of ongoing training.
• Supporting facility management with technical questions and providing first-level assistance to internal and external users of the CAFM ticket management system and alarm system.

Your qualifications:

• Completed initial vocational training in building technology (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, sanitary and electrical), CFC as an operations agent or equivalent training; additional or continuing training as a caretaker, maintenance agent, or in facility management.
• More than five years of experience in the operation of commercial or business buildings, with solid knowledge of building technology and automation.
• Manual dexterity, good knowledge of MS Office, and affinity for digital tools such as CAFM, access control systems, and building automation.
• Training as a fire protection safety officer is an advantage.
• Autonomy, sense of responsibility, and proactivity, with a strong service orientation and an approach that considers economic imperatives.
• Organisational skills, calmness in stressful situations, solution-oriented approach, and enjoyment in interacting with tenants, service providers, and internal services.
• Good analytical skills, clear communication, and pleasure in explaining technical aspects understandably as well as collaborating with internal and external caretakers on technical matters.
• Very good knowledge of French, both spoken and written. Knowledge of German is an advantage.

We offer you a permanent long-term position in a varied field of activity. You will join an experienced management team composed of professionals with recognised skills, enjoy autonomy in your work, and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities and apply your technical expertise.

Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your application!