Chief Facilities & Real Estate Strategist

NYU; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

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.