Main Purpose of the Post
• The Estates Manager will be responsible for the planning, developing, controlling and coordinating all Estates functions for Bishop Stuart University Campuses.
• The estate manager supervises and manages the day-to-day operations of the estates department.

Personal Competencies
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills as well as good communication skills, excellent relationship management and communication skills, Sound knowledge in project management, strategic planning and budgeting, results-oriented, good report writing skills and computer literacy.

Requirements/Job Specifications
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• The Estates Manager should hold an Honors Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• The applicant should be a registered Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board of Uganda or the Architects Registration Board and a member of the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers.
• The candidate should have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in building construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Able and willing to work under pressure to improve the overall performance of the projects at BSU.

Key duties and responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the Estates department.
• Develop and formulate strategic technical specifications, plans and budgets for the buildings, plants and equipment of the University.
• Develop technical specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of furniture, parts, machinery and equipment as well as construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of buildings.
• Prepare and specify quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects according to design specifications for particular constructions on any of the sites for BSU.
• Coordinate the implementation of technical projects including construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of physical infrastructure in order to ensure conformity to procedures and policies for BSU.
• Coordinate the preparation of planned, preventive and curative maintenance programmes and schedules.
• Plan and coordinate meetings with consultants, contractors, inspectors, engineers and other University personnel to ensure compliance with design specifications and maintenance of required standards.
• Investigate, safeguard and inspect BSU premises and offices to ensure that adequate protection measures exist for the assets, property and equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate staff performance in the Estates department against set targets and objectives and also recommend appropriate action.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans in order to improve performance standards of the Estates department and BSU at large.
• Perform any other duties assigned to you by your immediate supervisor.