Maintenance & Facilities Manager

The Maintenance & Operations Manager leads end-to-end operations for a facilities management company, ensuring consistent, reliable, high-quality service across multiple sites. This role combines operational leadership with strong engineering oversight, managing hard services including MEP systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety, and other critical assets, while coordinating soft services where applicable. The Manager will drive operational excellence by implementing SOPs, setting technical and service delivery standards, and establishing KPI-driven performance management.

The role includes leading and developing supervisors, technicians, and subcontractors; strengthening planning, scheduling, and preventive maintenance; improving quality and cost control; and ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and high client satisfaction.

• Lead day-to-day multi-site operations to deliver consistent service and strong client satisfaction.
• Set service standards, workflows, and escalation/response routines across sites.
• Management of Third-Party Service Contracts and Agreements
• Financial and Budget Management
• Testing, Commissioning, and Handover (T&C / TCH) Management

• Oversee performance and reliability of critical systems (MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety).
• Drive preventive and corrective maintenance, including breakdown response and root-cause resolution.

• Implement SOPs, checklists, and operating routines to standardize service delivery.
• Track and manage KPIs (PPM compliance, response time, uptime, quality, cost) and lead improvement initiatives.

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and technicians to build a high-performing team.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality delivery, compliance, and cost control.

• Ensure full HSE and statutory compliance, including audits, inspections, and reporting.
• Maintain proactive client communication and resolve operational issues efficiently.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (preferred).
• 7+ years' experience in facilities management or property operations, ideally with a real estate developer.
• Proven experience operating multi-floor commercial buildings, large outdoor plazas, and residential properties.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in budgeting and vendor/subcontractor management.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
  .
• Proficient in MS Office
  ;
  AutoCAD
  and/or experience with
  ERP Systems
  , (Computerized Facilities Management System an advantage).
• Professional certifications such as FMP (Facility Management Professional)or equivalent are an advantage.