Job title: Facilities Manager Real Estate Operations – Dubai UAE
Company: AlFuttaim
Job description: Facilities Manager Real Estate Operations – Dubai UAEJob Overview
We are hiring a Facilities Manager Real Estate Operations for Dubai Festival City. This senior-level role will lead all aspects of facilities and asset management across commercial and residential properties. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership in hard and soft services, regulatory compliance, maintenance, vendor management, and sustainability practices to enhance tenant satisfaction and property value.Job Details
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Plant / Facilities Management
Salary: 25000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimeJob Overview
The Facilities Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, long-term maintenance strategies, and capital projects within Dubai Festival City’s portfolio. The role includes managing service providers, coordinating with internal teams, budgeting for operational and CAPEX needs, and ensuring all assets meet safety, sustainability, and compliance standards.Key Responsibilities
- Manage all property assets and lifecycle maintenance programs
- Lead hard and soft service delivery across residential and commercial buildings
- Ensure vendor performance and manage long-term service contracts
- Coordinate supply chain activities for equipment, consumables, and outsourced services
- Oversee CAPEX project planning, execution, and reporting
- Monitor operational budgets and control maintenance expenses
- Lead emergency and crisis response procedures across facilities
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, audit standards, and sustainability goals
- Track and report KPIs, maintenance logs, and energy efficiency targets
- Build and manage a high-performance technical team
- Support interdepartmental collaboration with leasing, security, procurement, and customer service teams
Reporting & MIS
- Submit regular reports on facility status, cost savings, incident resolution, and CAPEX progress
- Maintain facility dashboards and audit-ready documentation
Financial Management
- Control operational expenditure and implement cost-efficient maintenance strategies
- Manage forecasting, budget reviews, and vendor cost negotiations
Governance & Standards
- Ensure full compliance with UAE building codes, fire safety, and environmental guidelines
- Enforce internal policies for quality assurance and asset protection
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Master’s in Business Management, Property, or Facilities Management preferred
- Membership with IFMA, IWFM, or MRICS is a strong advantage
- Minimum 10 years of UAE-based facilities management experience
- Strong understanding of hard/soft services, sustainability practices, and asset maintenance
- Proficiency in project management tools, FM systems, and performance monitoring
- Strong leadership, communication, and vendor coordination skills
What We Offer
- Strategic leadership role within one of Dubai’s flagship real estate destinations
- Opportunity to lead operations in a multi-use residential and commercial environment
- Competitive salary and full-time stability with a leading UAE group
- Access to large-scale development projects and smart facility systems
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the real estate arm of Al-Futtaim, responsible for the development and management of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region. As the master developer of Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City, AFGRE leads the planning, construction, leasing, and operation of residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, and hospitality projects. For over 40 years, AFGRE has delivered destination-scale developments that shape urban living and working experiences.Job Title Facilities Manager Real Estate Operations – Dubai UAE
Job Description Facilities Manager Real Estate Operations – Dubai UAEJob Overview
We are hiring a Facilities Manager Real Estate Operations for Dubai Festival City. This senior-level role will lead all aspects of facilities and asset management across commercial and residential properties. The ideal candidate will bring strategic leadership in hard and soft services, regulatory compliance, maintenance, vendor management, and sustainability practices to enhance tenant satisfaction and property value.Job Details
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate
Function: Plant / Facilities Management
Salary: 25000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full TimeJob Overview
The Facilities Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, long-term maintenance strategies, and capital projects within Dubai Festival City’s portfolio. The role includes managing service providers, coordinating with internal teams, budgeting for operational and CAPEX needs, and ensuring all assets meet safety, sustainability, and compliance standards.Key Responsibilities
- Manage all property assets and lifecycle maintenance programs
- Lead hard and soft service delivery across residential and commercial buildings
- Ensure vendor performance and manage long-term service contracts
- Coordinate supply chain activities for equipment, consumables, and outsourced services
- Oversee CAPEX project planning, execution, and reporting
- Monitor operational budgets and control maintenance expenses
- Lead emergency and crisis response procedures across facilities
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, audit standards, and sustainability goals
- Track and report KPIs, maintenance logs, and energy efficiency targets
- Build and manage a high-performance technical team
- Support interdepartmental collaboration with leasing, security, procurement, and customer service teams
Reporting & MIS
- Submit regular reports on facility status, cost savings, incident resolution, and CAPEX progress
- Maintain facility dashboards and audit-ready documentation
Financial Management
- Control operational expenditure and implement cost-efficient maintenance strategies
- Manage forecasting, budget reviews, and vendor cost negotiations
Governance & Standards
- Ensure full compliance with UAE building codes, fire safety, and environmental guidelines
- Enforce internal policies for quality assurance and asset protection
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Master’s in Business Management, Property, or Facilities Management preferred
- Membership with IFMA, IWFM, or MRICS is a strong advantage
- Minimum 10 years of UAE-based facilities management experience
- Strong understanding of hard/soft services, sustainability practices, and asset maintenance
- Proficiency in project management tools, FM systems, and performance monitoring
- Strong leadership, communication, and vendor coordination skills
What We Offer
- Strategic leadership role within one of Dubai’s flagship real estate destinations
- Opportunity to lead operations in a multi-use residential and commercial environment
- Competitive salary and full-time stability with a leading UAE group
- Access to large-scale development projects and smart facility systems
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) is the real estate arm of Al-Futtaim, responsible for the development and management of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across the MENA region. As the master developer of Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City, AFGRE leads the planning, construction, leasing, and operation of residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, and hospitality projects. For over 40 years, AFGRE has delivered destination-scale developments that shape urban living and working experiences.
Post DetailsJob Start Date
Salary from 25000.00
Salary to 30000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location –Location City DubaiDesired Candidate’s Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location
Expected salary: 25000 – 30000 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:02:16 GMT
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