Senior Facilities Manager

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

This is a major mixed-use development project in Oman, the project consists of large commercial buildings and retail areas, with lavish landscaping and public realm.

The senior facilities manager will act as the client’s strategic representative for all facilities management and operational readiness matters.

The role will lead the preparation, review, analysis, evaluation, and governance of RFPs, tenders, scopes of work, commercial submissions, and service delivery models related to Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Theatre Operations, Library Operations and Leasing with associated operational packages.

Shall protect the client’s interests by ensuring all future operating contracts are commercially sound, technically robust, performance-driven, and aligned with international best practice.

• Advising clients on operating models, service delivery strategies, outsourcing approaches and procurement routes.
• Leading the procurement of integrated facilities management and specialist operational services, including front of house, security, cleaning, landscaping, parking, commercial and public-facing operations.
• Developing and reviewing tender documentation, scopes of services, KPIs, SLAs and governance frameworks.
• Managing bid evaluations, commercial assessments and procurement recommendations to ensure value, compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Supporting operational readiness, mobilisation planning, asset handover, maintenance strategies and transition management.
• Providing specialist advisory services for cultural, mixed-use and public assets, including theatres, libraries, events venues and commercial facilities.
• Reviewing contract arrangements, performance frameworks and governance structures to optimise service outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Preparing executive reports, business cases and decision papers for senior leadership, boards and key stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business, real estate, operations or related field.
• Professional certifications such as IFMA, IWFM, PMP, MRICS, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in facilities management, operational readiness and procurement advisory across complex assets.
• Proven track record leading tendering, bid evaluation, contract mobilisation and service delivery strategies.
• Strong knowledge of IFM services, contract governance, KPIs, SLAs and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting public, cultural and mixed-use developments within GCC environments.

We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long‑term relationships with our clients.

We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.