Assistant Manager - Facilities

Job description / Role

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Facilities

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Company: Apparel Group

About Us: Apparel Group is a leading retail organization in Dubai, committed to delivering excellence in the fashion and lifestyle industry. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Facilities Manager / Assistant Project Manager with a background in Civil Engineering to join our team.

Job Summary: As an Assistant Manager - Facilities, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing our residential properties and standalone company properties for specific brands.

Key Responsibilities:

- Property Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of residential properties and standalone company properties for designated brands within the Apparel Group.
- Project Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of construction and renovation projects, ensuring they align with brand standards and timelines.
- Sustainability and Solar Monitoring: Implement and monitor sustainability initiatives, including solar projects, to enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
- Local Authority Approvals: Liaise with local authorities, like DEWA and Dubai Municipality, to obtain necessary approvals for construction, renovations, and sustainability projects.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors and contractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Budget Oversight: Assist in the preparation and management of budgets related to facility management and construction projects.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and safety standards for all managed properties.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including brand management, to understand property needs and align facility management efforts with brand strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related role.
- Experience with solar and sustainability initiatives will be a significant advantage.
- Knowledge of local regulations and experience in obtaining approvals from DEWA, Dubai Municipality, and other relevant authorities.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Why Join Apparel Group?

- Be part of a dynamic and innovative retail organization in Dubai.
- Contribute to the management and enhancement of high-profile properties.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.

About the Company

The Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle brand conglomerate residing on the crossroads of a modern economy - Dubai, UAE. The mercurial growth in the last 17 years has been by acquiring a host of world class fashion labels from around the world - Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole, Aldo & Tim Hortons just to name a few.

Today the group caters to thousands of eager shoppers through its over 1530 stores, 75 International brands and employing 12,000 multi cultural staff in over 4 continents. Apparel believes in turning dreams in to reality and we give everyone - our customers, our stakeholders, our employees - an equal opportunity to do so.

Apparel group has carved its strong presence not only in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia but opened thriving gateways to market in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Additionally, clear strategies are in place to enter emerging markets such as Hungary, Pakistan, Egypt and Philippines.