Director - Facilities - Hard Services - 20005464 CDU12

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 Standards

Property Compliance and Auditing

Asset Lifecycle Performance and Planning

Property Operator performance

Asset Maintainability and Operability through the design and build phases

Asset handover, testing & commissioning and certification

Procurement of technical and specialized service providers for QAM

Budgeting and Financial Management

QAM service setup, interim management and operation of property assets either under direct management or through a nominated third-party operator

Prepare investment summaries & make recommendations for major CAPEX expenditures

Examine and monitor the operating performance of the assets to ensure the return on investment in each asset is maximized through identifying asset enhancement initiatives

Provide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports to the Executive Committee for all assets in the Retail portfolio

Qualifications

Engineering Degree with experience in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management or Hospitality Management

Recognized industry membership e.g., IWFM / IFMA

15+ years of Facilities Management experience, 5+ years in a leadership position

International experience including prior experience within MENA

Proven experience leading teams and managing contractor relationships

Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations

Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders effectively

Experience working in multicultural environments and knowledge of Middle Eastern facility operations is an advantage

Certifications in facilities management or project management are highly desirable (e.g., IFMA, FM Global, PMP).

Benefits Attractive compensation and benefits package

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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