Specialist FM Design – Mechanical

Job ID: 13818

Sector:

THE LINE

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia

Specialist Facilities Management Design – Mechanical

OVERVIEW

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Working for the Facilities Management (FM) department of THE LINE, the Specialist Facilities Management Design review for Mechanical shall report directly to the FM Design Director. They should possess experience in mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, and smoke management) to review designs from facility management (operability and maintainability) perspectives, covering all stages of all design packages.

They will collaborate across all levels and departments to provide design expertise, operational readiness, and project management support, managing the design reviews, responsible for contract management of external consultants and able to prepare scope of works and requests for proposals (RFP).

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Experience in design review for mechanical systems from an FM perspective.
• Extensive experience in Mechanical systems, HVAC, Plumbing, drainage, wet utilities, Firefighting, smoke management, and building services in general.
• Heavily engaged in the operational and maintenance aspects of the above Mechanical systems and understanding concepts of operations.
• In-depth understanding of FM requirements as they relate to design.
• Strong leadership ability, rational judgement and reasoning skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• A team player, with team management capabilities to effectively manage and set up goals and objectives for personnel development.
• Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

Specialist FM Design for Mechanical responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

FM design reviews:

• Lead the Design review team/consultants to conduct comprehensive FM reviews of all design packages throughout design stages.
• Address the issues of accessibility, operability, maintainability and availability aspects of the design.
• Proactively work with master planners and designers to identify and address FM design issues, facilitating efficient implementation and operational readiness.
• Provide technical expertise on mechanical systems.

FM operational readiness:

• Assume a hands-on role in operational readiness, actively working with the FM Operations team to ensure designs incorporate operational efficiency and future maintenance requirements.
• Support the transition from design-centric tasks to operational tasks as necessary.

Compliance and Safety:

• Verify and raise any compliance concerns of mechanical systems with relevant regulations and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, CIBCE and Saudi Building Code).
• Conduct Safety in design during the review.
• Identify mechanical risks within the design solutions.

Reporting and FM Design review packages management:

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on the status of the design submissions and solutions.
• Ensure strict adherence to delivery schedules and develop contingency recovery schedules, as and when required, demonstrating a capacity for proactive problem-solving and efficient project management.
• Actively contribute to the larger team and company goals, seeking opportunities to support and drive initiatives beyond the immediate remit of the design review process.

Key Result Areas (KRA’s):

• FM Design reviews: Timely delivery of the design review packages; Ensure the quality and depth of the FM generated comments; Follow up and tracking, closure of the generated comments.
• FM Operational readiness: Ensure that FM operational requirements of mechanical systems have been communicated with the design team; Assist in preparing supporting documents for the operational readiness; Alignment between the design solutions with the maintenance strategies.
• Compliance and Safety: Preparation of risk management and mitigations of the design solutions; Identification of respective code non-compliance issues.
• Reporting and FM Design review management: Preparation of monthly updates on design progress; Present dashboard and tracking the comments closure; Develop FM requirements for the mechanical Systems.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of total experience in Mechanical systems.
• 10+ years of extensive experience in delivering multi-disciplinary construction projects (residential, commercial, industrial, sports, marine etc.), at least 7 of which are focused on FM aspects in design management.
• Thorough knowledge of Mechanical systems, HVAC, Firefighting, Plumbing, Drainage, other wet utilities, smoke management.
• Extensive experience and understanding of operational and maintenance aspects and needs of the above Mechanical systems and understanding concepts of operations.
• Excellent experience in design reviews.
• Up to date with the latest technologies and innovations that will impact the efficiency of operations and maintenance of the systems.
• Fully conversant with regulations, codes, and standards for large scale regional and urban developments and preferred knowledge of local codes.
• In-depth understanding of FM requirements as they relate to design, with proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple design related tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communicator (verbal and written) and a good command of English and ability to present confidently to small and large audiences.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships with colleagues and internal and external stakeholders, with interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Fully computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office applications with good knowledge of Microsoft Project, Primavera; familiarity with CAFM, AutoCAD and BIM are desirable.
• A team player, with team management capabilities to effectively manage and set up goals and objectives for personnel development.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical background with extensive experience in Facility Management for large and mixed-use developments.
• Professional registration, certifications and accreditation with FM institutional bodies is preferred.

NEOM is committed to attracting and retaining the highest caliber of employees to support NEOM’s vision, mission and strategy. NEOM sources the best candidates based on fit for the role and searches local and global markets to identify talent.

NEOM is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, disability, age, or any other form of discrimination/other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

As part of our recruitment process, NEOM will undertake reference checks to confirm suitability for the role. All offers of employment are subject to references, evidence of all qualifications and awards, and other background checks being satisfactorily completed. Additionally, all offers are subject to the candidate being able to successfully obtain a work visa to enter and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The employee may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned. To meet NEOM’s objectives and business needs, the work location is subject to change. Non office-based roles involve outdoor activities. Candidates should be prepared to work outdoors and on construction sites as part of their job responsibilities.

NEOM uses artificial intelligence as part of its recruitment process to assist and enhance efficiency. However, all final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, ensuring that NEOM’s employment process remains fair and transparent.

The actions of our team should always support the NEOM Values

Learn more about NEOM’s Values