Residential Building Management
In a residential environment, a building manager will typically supervise a team of porters or security officers, cleaners, electrical and mechanical contractors and depending of the size of the development, a team of administrative staff. If the development comprises several blocks, it is common that the Building manager will report to an estate manager although both titles have become interchangeable. To a lesser extent, the term "development manager" is also used. Traditionally, this role's title was "house manager". The disparity in the job titles can reflect some differences in the job description but in essence the title that perhaps best defines the role is that of building services manager as the main aspect of the job relates to the day to day running of the development with particular focus on the maintenance, site staff management, health and safety and presentation of the building or residential complex with the best interests of the residents in mind.
The building manager will liaise between all the parties involved in the day-to-day management of the development.
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