Facility & Maintenance Manager

Role Title: Facility & Maintenance Manager

Business Unit: Exhibitions

Role Type: Outsourced, Full Time, On-Site

Location: TECOM, Dubai, UAE

Working Days & Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

Assure the effective functioning of a facility to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and processes to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements:

1. 10-12 years of work experience with 5 years and above in a managerial role.
2. Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's Degree.
3. Experience in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering, or related qualifications such as project management, business management, or construction management.
4. Working knowledge of principles and practices of project management and business administration.
5. Working knowledge of financial principles and practices.
6. Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, procurement, and contracts.
7. Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
8. Experience in construction, maintenance, and all facets of facility operation.
9. Solid computer and systems knowledge.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance and lifecycle requirements.
2. Conduct and document regular facilities inspections.
3. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes.
4. Allocate and manage facility space for maximum efficiency.
5. Coordinate intra-office moves.
6. Supervise maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
7. Oversee facility refurbishment and renovations.
8. Implement best practice processes to increase efficiency.
9. Coordinate and monitor activities of contract suppliers.
10. Manage and review service contracts to ensure facility management needs are being met.
11. Plan and monitor appropriate facility management staffing levels.
12. Ensure efficient utilization of facility maintenance staff.
13. Performance manage, develop, and train staff.
14. Prepare and track facility budget.
15. Monitor expenses and payments.
16. Generate and present regular reports and reviews of facility-related budgets, finances, contracts, expenditures, and purchases.
17. Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives.
18. Respond to facility and equipment alarms and system failures.