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Job Description
Summary:
Lead and manage all aspects of Facilities Management for Air Arabia Group which includes capital infrastructure projects, hospitality services, maintenance services, venue facilities and security services. The responsibilities cover strategic responsibilities of developing and implementing the business strategy, policies, procedures, and operating standards, and overseeing the day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of Facilities Management for Air Arabia Group which includes capital infrastructure projects, hospitality services, maintenance services, venue facilities and security services. The responsibilities cover strategic responsibilities of developing and implementing the business strategy, policies, procedures, and operating standards, and overseeing the day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the overall provision of building, facilities, and related equipment maintenance services.
- Contribute to strategic planning by evaluating and projecting future facility needs and proposing options to achieve them.
- Develop business cases and plans for further approval related to improvements, upgrades, new facilities etc. Ensures that the initiated projects are managed and completed satisfactorily, by liaising with the required team of qualified experts like architects, planners, specialist consultants, ensuring that budget and agreed timelines are met.
- Oversee site and infrastructure projects performed by outside contractors conducts regular site visits and spot checks, capital and operational budget reviews and variation analysis, and reports findings to mitigate risks.
- Contributes to the procurement, vendor selection, negotiation, and evaluation process.
- Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety Regulations relevant to the industry and to keep abreast of any changes.
- Develops policies, procedures and protocols and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Prepares an annual business plan including budgeting plan identifies and manages the delegated budget responsibilities incurs, authorizes, and controls expenditure.
- Manages human, financial and physical resources effectively in order to ensure they meet service standards and that the respective areas of business are meeting agreed KPIs and objectives and effectively cater for business requirements.
- Works closely with the Legal, Contracts and Procurement Teams to ensure Company’s compliance with regulatory and statuary requirements in all contractual matters.
- Assigns and delegates responsibilities to subordinate members. Leads and reviews their performance and progress in line with set objectives. Spends time coaching and guiding them to drive high performance
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years relevant experience in facilities management environment for commercial and non-commercial properties. Of which, a minimum of 5 years in a management role, in a mid-d organization operating on a regional/multinational level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Business Management/ Architecture or equivalent from a recognized university MBA is preferred.
- Post graduate qualification in Project Management would be advantageous.
- Infrastructure lifecycle management, cost control, contract & vendor management, project management, financial analysis, are an added value.
- Effective Management and Leadership skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Fluent in English Language (Arabic would be advantageous)
