Facilities Manager

Discovery Dunes Golf Club; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Discovery Dunes seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead world-class facilities management across our Dubai community. You will oversee hard and soft FM services, manage budgets, contractors, and asset lifecycle, while ensuring safety, quality, and exceptional resident experiences.

In this role, you will coordinate with contractors, authorities, and residents to drive performance, sustainability, and continuous improvement, delivering services that align with UAE regulations and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years of Facilities Management experience, incl. UAE/GCC HOA or community management.
• Knowledge of MEP systems, CAFM platforms, contract management, and asset lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of hard and soft FM services across the community.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Drive asset management, lifecycle planning, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Manage FM budgets, cost control, and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure UAE regulations, health & safety, and environmental standards compliance.
• Monitor infrastructure, critical systems, and emergency preparedness.
• Build relationships with residents, developers, authorities, and providers.
• Support sustainability initiatives and operational improvements.
• Prepare performance reports and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

FM Management

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAFM platforms

Contract management software

Job description

Lead the operation. Elevate the community. Shape exceptional living experiences.

Discovery Dunes is seeking an experienced and driven Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of world‑class facilities management services across one of Dubai's most exclusive private communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic facilities professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence, sustainability, asset performance, and delivering an exceptional resident experience.

About the Role

You will oversee all hard and soft facilities management services across the community, ensuring our infrastructure, amenities, and common areas are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Working closely with contractors, internal stakeholders, and regulatory authorities, you will drive service performance, manage budgets, oversee asset lifecycle planning, and ensure full compliance with UAE regulations while continuously enhancing the resident experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of all hard and soft FM services across the community.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Oversee preventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Drive asset management, lifecycle planning, and long‑term capital improvement initiatives.
• Manage FM budgets, cost control, and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulations, health & safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Monitor community infrastructure, critical systems, and emergency preparedness.
• Build strong relationships with residents, developers, government authorities, and service providers.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous operational improvements.
• Prepare performance reports and provide data‑driven recommendations to senior leadership.

What Skills & Qualifications Are Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• 7–10 years of Facilities Management experience, including 3–5 years within a UAE/GCC HOA or community management environment.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems, CAFM platforms, contract management, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Experience managing FM budgets, contractors, and service level agreements.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• NEBOSH or other professional FM certifications are highly desirable.
• A proactive leader with exceptional problem‑solving skills and a passion for delivering operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

At Discovery Dunes, we are more than a team, we are a family. Join us to lead with purpose, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact on an unforgettable destination.

• We offer excellent benefits along with a very competitive salary!

About Us:

Discovery Land Company is a US‑based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts, boasting a world‑renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. Our mission is to create unique environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Discovery Dunes is Dubai’s first private golf residential community for families of all generations. Its welcoming, family‑oriented lifestyle will be effortlessly elegant, yet filled with moments of light‑hearted fun and adventure.

For more information about our company, please visit Discovery Dunes.