Chief Facilities & Real Estate Strategist

NYU

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Chief Facilities and Real Estate Officer to lead the campus facilities, real estate strategy, and operations. Reporting to the COO, CFREO will shape long‑term plans, oversee capital projects, and drive sustainability while ensuring safety, reliability, and an exceptional learning and living environment.

The role requires 15+ years in facilities leadership, multi‑site or global operations, and strong stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Real Estate or closely related discipline.
  • Professional certs such as PMP, RICS, IFMA, CFM or LEED AP preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in capital project governance, sustainability, and lifecycle asset management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integrated facilities and real estate strategy aligned with NYUAD's goals.
  • Advise senior leadership on capital planning and investments.
  • Oversee large-scale construction and master planning projects.
  • Direct operations, maintenance and continuous improvement of campus facilities.
  • Drive digital transformation in facilities management and analytics.
  • Oversee auxiliary services and partnerships for campus value.
  • Represent NYUAD in real estate planning and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Leadership
Facilities Mgmt
Capital Projects
Sustainability
Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Architecture/Real Estate
PMP/CFM/IFMA/LEED certs
Master's preferred

Job description

NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Chief Facilities and Real Estate Officer to lead the campus facilities, real estate strategy, and operations. Reporting to the COO, CFREO will shape long‑term plans, oversee capital projects, and drive sustainability while ensuring safety, reliability, and an exceptional learning and living environment.

The role requires 15+ years in facilities leadership, multi‑site or global operations, and strong stakeholder engagement across public and private sectors.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Chief Facilities and Real Estate Officer (CFREO)
Chief Facilities and Real Estate Officer (CFREO)

NYU • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 900,000 - 1,300,000
Senior Property & Facilities Portfolio Manager
Senior Property & Facilities Portfolio Manager

Nationwide Middle East Properties LLC • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 180,000 - 360,000
Strategic Campus Facilities Operations Manager
Strategic Campus Facilities Operations Manager

Khalifa University Enterprise • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 120,000 - 160,000
Head of Operations
Head of Operations

Sourcet • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 600,000 - 1,000,000
CEO
CEO

Sourcet Global • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 900,000 - 2,100,000
Facility Management Manager
Facility Management Manager

Zohorecruit • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 240,000 - 420,000
Real Estate Operations Leader — Automation & Efficiency
Real Estate Operations Leader — Automation & Efficiency

Sourcet • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 600,000 - 1,000,000
CEO/CFO
CEO/CFO

Sourcet • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 300,000 - 500,000
Global CHRO — Strategic HR Leader for a Global University
Global CHRO — Strategic HR Leader for a Global University

careers-nyu • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 1,102,000 - 1,285,000
Global CHRO - Strategic People & Talent Leader
Global CHRO - Strategic People & Talent Leader

NYU London • Abu Dhabi

On-site
AED 1,102,000 - 1,285,000