Overview
As part of its development of Qiddiya City, Qiddiya Investment Company ("QIC") will be developing residential communities, retail destinations, office precincts, hospitality & F&B offerings, entertainment venues, staff accommodation, educational, medical, sports & cultural arenas & stadiums (F1, tennis, golf, equestrian, motor sports, aquatics etc.), theme parks and e-gaming concepts in standalone or mixed-use environments.
The Director of Facilities - Hard Services is Qiddiya's in-house industry expert for Facilities Engineering. They form an integral role within the QAM PMO structure, supporting Engineering related performance reviews, managing engineering aspects of contract governance and acting as a point of engineering expertise for Qiddiya.
They are responsible for the technical maintainability, operability, readiness and future property and facilities management operation of the assets within Qiddiya City. The role retains a responsibility for the engineering aspects of assets under the responsibility of an operator or nominated party.
The role includes the development and delivery of Facilities Engineering service design, phased mobilization, ramp up / interim services through to the ongoing property operations of commercial and private assets (directly or indirectly dependent upon asset and QAM strategy).
Responsibilities
- Exclusive to Commercial and Private property assets within the scope of QAM
- Create QAM Change and Transformation operational policies and standards
- Close interface with Operational Readiness
- Assist in developing and implementing Asset Management, Facilities Management Framework and associated Strategies
- Lead the contractual performance deliverables of all Service providers & contractors within QIC FM.
- Delivering QAM obligations as defined within the Ways of Working related to asset handover and operations setup
- Support and implement a QAM Property, Facilities, Technology and ESG oversight function responsible for :
Property Governance
Property StandardsProperty Compliance and AuditingAsset Lifecycle Performance and PlanningProperty Operator performanceAsset Maintainability and Operability through the design and build phasesAsset handover, testing & commissioning and certificationProcurement of technical and specialized service providers for QAMBudgeting and Financial ManagementQAM service setup, interim management and operation of property assets either under direct management or through a nominated third-party operatorPrepare investment summaries & make recommendations for major CAPEX expendituresExamine and monitor the operating performance of the assets to ensure the return on investment in each asset is maximized through identifying asset enhancement initiativesProvide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports to the Executive Committee for all assets in the Retail portfolioQualifications
Engineering Degree with experience in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management or Hospitality ManagementRecognized industry membership e.g., IWFM / IFMA15+ years of Facilities Management experience, 5+ years in a leadership positionInternational experience including prior experience within MENAProven experience leading teams and managing contractor relationshipsExcellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulationsStrong strategic thinking and planning abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders effectivelyExperience working in multicultural environments and knowledge of Middle Eastern facility operations is an advantageCertifications in facilities management or project management are highly desirable (e.g., IFMA, FM Global, PMP).Benefits
Attractive compensation and benefits package
Seniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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