Contract Manager

While this is not a current vacancy, the following responsibilities represent the type of work anticipated for this role:

• Oversee the overall operations of the facility, including planning, coordinating, and controlling technical and management strategies.
• Establish and integrate the operational team between the client and its consultancy partner.
• Optimize the input of offshore consultancy resources and ensure the quality of their contributions to O&M best practice guidelines.
• Develop departmental operating procedures, including organization structure, roles, responsibilities, and processes to deliver the scope effectively.

Desired Candidate Profile

We’re seeking a candidate with:

• More than 15 years of experience managing within a Facilities Management (FM) environment.
• At least 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined People Managers, including support functions (e.g., finance, procurement).
• Proven ability to lead a diverse, multi-cultured, multi-disciplined workforce to deliver quality services and achieve work output goals.
• Strong analytical, organizational, business, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Change Management.
• Proven financial management expertise, with a strong ability to control and meet budget objectives.

Specific Requirements

• Degree in Facilities Management or a related qualification.
• Knowledge of both international and local (UAE) statutory and legislated requirements for managing large properties.
• Familiarity with international best practices in Facilities Management.
• Respected leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of building strong working relationships with clients to ensure mutual success and contract longevity.