Facilities Manager - Real Estate

Job description / Role

A leading Real Estate Company based in Dubai is now looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join them.

Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and control the entire service & operational activities/deliveries for service contract, department, section or geographical operational area under direct responsibility including Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire & Civil Engineering works in the most effective manner.
- Motivate and lead subordinates to execute and perform job responsibilities for maximum productivity while maintaining a high degree of moral.
- Create and Develop yearly Preventive Maintenance schedules as required to upkeep the equipment/facilities of assigned operational areas in optimum operational condition at all the times with downtime minimise
- Act as the direct customer-facing representative of the assigned contract, department, section or geographical operational area in dealing with the customer for day to day operational requirement
- Attending to client meetings as required, find meaningful remedial/corrective actions when responding to client complaints
- The production of the periodic progress reports as required by the Client and Contract Manager.
- Design and develop operational procedures taking into account of health & safety, quality & environment concern.
- Co-ordinate the supervisory staff to execute the PM & other maintenance works.
- Periodic site visits to ensure the work is executed as per the time and within budget meeting the best industry practices
- Prepare and control budgets for the overall business units, as well monitoring and controlling activities
- Ensuring that all sub contracted staff used on operational delivery are approved and competent for the specific tasks
- The production of estimates / proposals as required for service contracts / refurbishment projects or variations
- Fully responsible for surveying, preparing of snag reports, taking over and managing DLP & warranties of all new facilities falls within the assigned contract, department, section or geographical operational area
- Fully responsible for implementing audits of contract performance of assigned service contract, department, section or geographical operational area from a technical perspective; add value to the contract through conducting maintenance reviews, trend analysis and identifying prevention solutions including energy management. Contributing to continuous improvement and drive for value for money
- Actively seek business development opportunities within the unit

Requirements

- 10+ years of relevant work experience in the relevant trade with minimum 5 years managerial experience
- Same industry – Real Estate working experience preferred
- Familiar with standards of regulatory like operational contracts including IEE, ASHRAE,CIBSE,NFPA,DEWA,DM,EHS & TRAKHEES related to Infrastructure Management
- MUST: Excellent English Communication Skills (Speaking, Reading & Writing)
- Arabic language preferred but not essential
- MUST: Highly technical and ready to roll up your sleeves
- MUST: Excellent negotiate & delegation skills
- MUST:Good at analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent in material management and drafting
- Having a good knowledge of CMMC (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Excellent customer service skills
- UAE Driving License required

About the Company

Since 2010, our team has successfully placed some of the world’s finest graduate to mid and C-level talent in organisations across EMEA and APAC, and it all comes down to our niche approach and understanding of the market place, skill sets and trends.

From our offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London and Singapore, we run a sector specific operation. Meaning we specialise in your industry and are able to completely understand your vision, provide market insights and intelligence, and deliver the best talent to fit seamlessly into your operations.