Facilities Manager

CBRE Excellerate; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Excellerate in Dubai seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee the full range of facilities management, driving operational excellence and new service opportunities. You will supervise staff, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure performance against contractual KPIs.

The role requires hands-on operations with strong managerial and financial responsibilities, focusing on continuous improvement and safe, compliant building management.

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6–10 years of relevant Facility Management experience.
• Facility Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contract staff and subcontractors are managed to meet outputs and objectives.
• Oversee electrical and mechanical plant maintenance: PPM, reactive, and new works.
• Provide leadership, coaching and succession planning for teams.
• Ensure KPI/SLA compliance and regular reporting to CBRE Excellerate and client.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Advanced math (percentages, fractions,

Influencing

Negotiation

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Process training

Education

Engineering bachelor's degree

Job description

About the position

As a Facilities Manager you will be responsible for delivering the full suite of Facilities Management working in partnership with all stakeholders to ensure a world class service is always delivered and maintained Constant innovation is key to our long-term success and within the role you will be responsible for improving both operational and commercial performance through best practice operational excellence and identifying opportunities for introducing new service lines and product offerings The role of the Facilities Manager will be to supervise plan and co-ordinate all aspects of system operations and Hard Services delivery Planned preventative maintenance PPM reactive maintenance M amp E and help desk calls and small project works The successful candidate would be expected to be operationally hands on where necessary as well as having full managerial and financial responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the contract management of the staff operation and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical plants services project works and building performance in order to meet contractual outputs and objectives Management and control of all technical matters relating to plant and equipment maintenance including existing equipment new works and future upgrade works Line management responsibility for a contract team and indirectly for relevant sub-contractors ensuing contracts are staffed by fully competent teams and that effective succession planning arrangements are in place Provision of leadership and guidance advice coaching and direct support where required to deliver best practice selection training assessment and recognition reward Deliver effective business communication through advice review leadership and direct contribution to management and team meetings briefings consultation forums correspondence monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other publications Ensure compliance with contractual KPI s SLA s Ensure that all matters that may impact the smooth running of the building and facilities are immediately reported to both CBRE Excellerate and key client contacts Ensure a customer focus within all areas of operational activities and that effective relationships are maintained with key client contacts Development of contract financial plans for revenue and profit delivery reduction of WIP debt cost reduction and contract growth and ensure that these are met and exceeded To conduct regular reviews of operating procedures making recommendations for improvement with appropriate working practices and emergency contingency procedures within the critical systems Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared reviewed and utilised for all tasks PPM s and reactive carried out to ensure safe working practices Ensure the building is maintained in line with CBRE Excellerate s Show Site Standards and checklists are completed to verify Ensure appropriate control systems to ensure statutory policy and contractual commitments are met Ensure the provision of healthy and safe working conditions and regularly review the H amp S policy Work closely with subject matter experts to engage and drive innovation sustainability and best practice across all services delivered on site Promote and maintain the core Values of CBRE Excellerate Undertake other tasks as defined and requested by local management

Skills Required

• Leadership and team management
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Advanced math skills percentages fractions financial calculations
• Influencing and negotiation
• Quality assurance and safety compliance
• Vendor management
• Process training and safety best practices

Knowledge Required

• Building operations and maintenance
• Capital project management
• Operating budgets and variance reporting
• Environmental health and safety procedures
• Local state and federal facility regulations
• Procurement and invoicing procedures

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Accountability
• Confidentiality
• Collaboration
• Leadership by example

Experience / Education

• Engineering bachelor's degree preferred
• 6 10 years of relevant experience in Facility Management

Preferred Requirements

• Facility Management certification
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Leadership skills to motivate team quality and efficiency