Facilities Management Leader – UAE, HVAC & MEP

Zohorecruit

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 240,000 - 420,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and management of multiple properties. You will develop preventive plans for HVAC, MEP, and life-safety systems, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of UAE facilities management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, and strong CAFM/CMMS skills, BMS knowledge, and contractor management capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
  • Professional certifications (CFM, BIFM, PMP) are advantageous.
  • 6–8 years facilities management experience in the UAE, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
  • Proven background handling mixed portfolios, ideally including educational institutions (schools/nurseries), corporate offices, and residential properties.
  • Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, MEP networks, BMS, fire alarm/firefighting infrastructure, and fit-out execution.
  • Deep familiarity with Abu Dhabi Municipality standards, UAE Civil Defence fire and safety codes, and local utility regulations.
  • Commercial negotiation skills, proactive crisis management, structured team leadership, and proficiency in CAFM/CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and management of facilities, buildings, and properties.
  • Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for buildings, MEP systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
  • Conduct regular inspections, identify maintenance needs, safety risks, and improvement areas.
  • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and service providers for maintenance, repair, cleaning, security, pest control, landscaping, waste management.
  • Monitor contractors to ensure safe, timely work meeting specifications and quality standards.
  • Manage maintenance contracts, service agreements, warranties, and annual maintenance schedules.
  • Obtain and evaluate quotations, and advise management based on cost, quality, and scope.
  • Monitor expenses and keep costs within budget; maintain records and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, Civil Defence, municipality, health and safety standards.
  • Coordinate inspections, testing, certification, and renewal of permits and certificates.
  • Respond to emergency maintenance issues and incidents.
  • Establish preventive maintenance schedules to minimize breakdowns.
  • Supervise facility technicians and outsourced providers; assign tasks and monitor performance.
  • Coordinate facility needs for offices, schools, nurseries, and other locations; liaise with tenants and stakeholders.
  • Review utility consumption and identify energy/operational efficiency improvements.
  • Assist management with facility improvement, renovations, fit-out, refurbishment, expansion projects.
  • Maintain documentation and reporting on performance, issues, and completed works.

Skills

Facilities management
Team leadership
Negotiation
Budget control
Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
Facilities Management certification (CFM/BIFM/PMP)

Tools

BMS
CAFM/CMMS
Energy management systems

Job description

Zohorecruit is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager in Abu Dhabi to lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and management of multiple properties. You will develop preventive plans for HVAC, MEP, and life-safety systems, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with UAE regulations.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of UAE facilities management experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, and strong CAFM/CMMS skills, BMS knowledge, and contractor management capabilities.

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