147 Facilities Director jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Overview

The Senior Manager will support core activities such as vendor management, administrative operations, expense and accrual control, customer satisfaction, mailroom optimization, archives management, price/cost optimization, and special projects. The role requires a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, security infrastructure, and experience in facilities management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily/weekly duties include minimizing unplanned disruptions, ensuring preventive maintenance effectiveness, optimal price negotiations, adherence to policies, and minimal service level agreement breaches.
• Typical projects or assignments include managing vendor life-cycles, dealing with local authorities, regulatory awareness, and managing document archives.

Essential Skill Sets:

• Technical skills: Experience in facilities management, vendor life-cycle management, local authority interactions, regulatory compliance, and banking products.
• Soft Skills: Service orientation, process orientation, team leadership, and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience, including 4 years in a Unit Heads capacity.
• Ability to work under stringent deadlines, independently, and with a quality-first approach.

Our client is a large project directly involved with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy. This is an opportunity to join a groundbreaking project with a focus on luxury and hospitality and the further development of a large scale project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Lead and manage the hotel's engineering and maintenance team, providing direction, mentorship, and training to ensure high-performance standards.
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and building infrastructure.
  • Oversee the daily operations of all engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring minimal disruption to guest services and operations.
• Facilities Operations:
  • Monitor and manage all preventive maintenance programs for hotel facilities, including guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
  • Coordinate and manage the upkeep of the hotel's physical assets, including the building, equipment, and grounds.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and guests.
• Budget and Cost Control:
  • Develop and manage the annual engineering and maintenance budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource management.
  • Source and oversee contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance projects, ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality work.
  • Track expenses and identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of service.
• Project Management:
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise major capital projects and facility upgrades, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with hotel standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align maintenance and engineering efforts with hotel operations and guest satisfaction goals.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing the facilities of a hotel and to be based on-site at the project. Strong exposure to maintenance activities and managing the department and related teams. Experience in setting up processes and procedures as it relates to the department goals.

This is a leadership role that involves overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of facilities.

• Lead a team of technicians to ensure that all MEP systems, civil works, and other aspects of facility management are properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with international and local regulations in regards to Facilities work.
• Manage multiple deadlines, tasks, and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Foster leadership and communication skills to drive team success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge of HVAC-R/BMS, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, and Landscaping systems. Additionally, you will work closely with the facilities team to identify energy conservation strategies and implement sustainable practices.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in the maintenance field.
• A strong background in facilities management.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• A passion for sustainability.

As a highly motivated and experienced professional, you will thrive in this role if you are able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

The Clinic Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations at our medical facility. This includes managing administrative and clinical tasks, ensuring seamless day-to-day management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with healthcare professionals and patients to discuss treatment plans.
• Oversee clinic operations and staff duties, ensuring efficient management.
• Maintain open communication with medical professionals about healthcare services provided at the clinic.
• Manage inventory, optimize resource allocation, and ensure smooth logistics.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, purchasing, and repair, ensuring optimal operations.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff members, fostering a productive team environment.
• Handle internal and external communications, responding to queries and providing accurate information about the clinic.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, health services administration, or similar.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience in managing a healthcare facility or clinic is essential.
• Ability to supervise and motivate clinic staff to perform their duties efficiently.
• Exceptional organizational skills to ensure quality services are provided.

Hotel Maintenance Manager Job Summary:

The Hotel Maintenance Manager oversees engineering and facilities services to support hotel operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality standards.

This role involves managing the smooth operation of the engineering department, planning investments, projects, and budgets.

• Organize and manage engineering administration and facilities management
• Implement preventive maintenance and repairs programs
• Coordinate with corporate engineering standards and best practices
• Manage spare parts inventory and safety protocols

• Plan and organize purchasing, stock levels, and maintenance procedures
• Lead safety training, technical skills development, and work quality supervision
• Supervise contractor activities, departmental duties, and maintenance contracts

• Proficiently use a maintenance management system for tracking and reporting
• Approve invoices, generate reports, and monitor maintenance contracts

• Ensure equipment care, safety compliance, and environmental sustainability
• Safeguard confidential information and adhere to hotel policies

The ideal candidate will possess a Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management or a related field and relevant industry experience. Key qualifications include:

• Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management or related field
• Relevant industry experience

Additional requirements include:

• Positive attitude, team spirit, fluency in English, additional languages a plus

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitality

As a seasoned Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance, and engineering operations of our hotel. This role involves modifying installations to reduce material waste and ensure ease of future maintenance, ensuring compliance with local regulations and codes while avoiding unsightly hazards.

This includes carrying out repair and maintenance tasks in guest rooms, public areas, and service areas to maintain the hotel in good condition. You will also regularly inspect the entire building, paying special attention to defective or deficient life safety features and difficult-to-access areas.

Effectively managing the Preventive Maintenance Programme is a crucial aspect of this role. You will implement energy conservation measures within operational areas and ensure the functionality of all fire, life, and safety systems.

Maintaining cleanliness and proper operation of the swimming pool and plunge pools is also essential. Additionally, you will review and approve all invoices and purchase requests related to technical services, installations, machinery, parts, and audiovisual equipment.

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
• 5–7 years' experience in hotel/facility engineering, with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, BMS, and preventive maintenance
• Familiar with local safety codes, fire & life safety systems, and energy-saving practices

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. A mid-senior level professional with full-time employment and an Engineering and Information Technology background is required.

Our client is a large project directly involved with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy. This is an opportunity to join a groundbreaking project with a focus on luxury and hospitality and the further development of a large scale project.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leadership and Management :
  
  • Lead and manage the hotel's engineering and maintenance team, providing direction, mentorship, and training to ensure high-performance standards.
  • Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and building infrastructure.
  • Oversee the daily operations of all engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring minimal disruption to guest services and operations.
• Facilities Operations :
  
  • Monitor and manage all preventive maintenance programs for hotel facilities, including guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
  • Coordinate and manage the upkeep of the hotel's physical assets, including the building, equipment, and grounds.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and guests.
• Budget and Cost Control :
  
  • Develop and manage the annual engineering and maintenance budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource management.
  • Source and oversee contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance projects, ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality work.
  • Track expenses and identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of service.
• Project Management :
  
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise major capital projects and facility upgrades, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with hotel standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align maintenance and engineering efforts with hotel operations and guest satisfaction goals.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing the facilities of a hotel and to be based on-site at the project. Strong exposure to maintenance activities and managing the department and related teams. Experience in setting up processes and procedures as it relates to the department goals.

Our client is a large project directly involved with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy. This is an opportunity to join a groundbreaking project with a focus on luxury and hospitality and the further development of a large scale project.

Key Responsibilities:

• 
  Leadership and Management:
  
  • 
    Lead and manage the hotel's engineering and maintenance team, providing direction, mentorship, and training to ensure high-performance standards.
  • 
    Develop and implement maintenance schedules for all hotel systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and building infrastructure.
  • 
    Oversee the daily operations of all engineering and maintenance functions, ensuring minimal disruption to guest services and operations.
• 
  Facilities Operations:
  
  • 
    Monitor and manage all preventive maintenance programs for hotel facilities, including guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
  • 
    Coordinate and manage the upkeep of the hotel's physical assets, including the building, equipment, and grounds.
  • 
    Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring a safe working environment for staff and guests.
• 
  Budget and Cost Control:
  
  • 
    Develop and manage the annual engineering and maintenance budget, ensuring effective cost control and resource management.
  • 
    Source and oversee contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance projects, ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality work.
  • 
    Track expenses and identify opportunities for cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of service.
• 
  Project Management:
  
  • 
    Plan, coordinate, and supervise major capital projects and facility upgrades, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with hotel standards.
  • 
    Collaborate with other departments to align maintenance and engineering efforts with hotel operations and guest satisfaction goals.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing the facilities of a hotel and to be based on-site at the project. Strong exposure to maintenance activities and managing the department and related teams. Experience in setting up processes and procedures as it relates to the department goals.

A world-class Engineering Manager is required to lead our Engineering department, driving the efficient operation of all hotel facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a College degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and five years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and managing preventative maintenance, new projects, extensions, and renovations.
• Preparing the Engineering team's operational plans and contributing engineering expertise to the hotel's strategic plans.
• Monitoring energy consumption and implementing initiatives to promote energy conservation.

Key qualifications for success in this position include:

• Strong leadership skills and passion for guiding teams.
• In-depth knowledge of operations and priorities across hotel departments.
• Familiarity with local government requirements and regulations.