Facility Management Manager

• Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and management of company facilities, buildings, and properties.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for buildings, MEP systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety systems, and other facilities equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and identify maintenance requirements, defects, safety risks, and areas requiring improvement.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers for maintenance, repair, cleaning, security, pest control, landscaping, waste management, and other facility-related services.
• Monitor contractors and ensure that works are completed safely, on time, and according to agreed specifications and quality standards.
• Manage maintenance contracts, service agreements, warranties, and annual maintenance schedules.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations for facility-related works and services and make recommendations to management based on cost, quality, and scope of work.
• Monitor facility-related expenses and ensure that maintenance and operational costs remain within the approved budget.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, service reports, asset registers, warranties, contracts, inspections, and statutory certificates.
• Ensure all facilities comply with applicable UAE regulations, Civil Defence requirements, municipality requirements, health and safety standards, and other relevant authorities.
• Coordinate scheduled inspections, testing, certification, and renewal of facility-related permits and certificates.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues, breakdowns, and facility-related incidents.
• Establish and monitor preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions.
• Supervise facility technicians, maintenance personnel, and outsourced service providers.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure that maintenance teams follow proper procedures and safety practices.
• Coordinate facility requirements for offices, residential properties, schools, nurseries, and other company locations as required.
• Liaise with tenants, employees, school/nursery management, property teams, and other stakeholders regarding facility-related concerns.
• Review utility consumption and identify opportunities to improve energy and operational efficiency.
• Assist management with facility improvement, renovation, fit-out, refurbishment, and expansion projects.
• Review technical scopes of work and ensure contractors deliver according to approved requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting on facility performance, maintenance activities, outstanding issues, and completed works.
• Prepare regular facility management reports for senior management, including maintenance status, major issues, expenses, contractor performance, and planned works.
• Ensure all facility activities are carried out in accordance with company policies and health and safety procedures.
• Perform other facilities and operational duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., CFM, BIFM, PMP) are a strong advantage.
• Minimum 6–8 years of comprehensive facilities management experience in the UAE, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven background handling mixed portfolios, ideally including educational institutions (schools/nurseries), corporate offices, and residential properties.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, MEP networks, BMS, fire alarm/firefighting infrastructure, and fit-out execution.
• Deep familiarity with Abu Dhabi Municipality standards, UAE Civil Defence fire and safety codes, and local utility regulations.
• Commercial negotiation skills, proactive crisis management, structured team leadership, and proficiency in CAFM/CMMS systems.

Confidential client in Property & Real Estate. The employer’s name is kept confidential at this stage.