Facilities & Utilities Operations Director

LaraSystems; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Professional development and career-</

Collaborative working environment

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

LaraSystems in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Facilities & Utilities Operations Director to oversee facilities management, utilities operations, and infrastructure performance.

You will lead maintenance, ensure reliable services (water, electricity, HVAC), drive energy efficiency, manage budgets, and guide contractor relationships. This role requires strategic planning, safety compliance, and the ability to align operations with long-term business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities-related field.
• Extensive experience in facilities management, utilities operations, or infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance operations, and utility services.
• Proven leadership of operational teams and service providers.
• Excellent budgeting, planning, and resource management skills.
• Understanding of workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple facilities projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facilities and utilities operations strategies.
• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and utility systems.
• Ensure reliable delivery of essential services, including water, electricity, and HVAC systems.
• Establish operational standards, maintenance schedules, and performance targets.
• Manage facilities budgets, operating costs, and resource allocation.
• Lead facilities, maintenance, and utilities teams for efficient service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Oversee facilities improvement projects, upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Assess operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Track service performance and present reports to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

WE’RE HIRING: Facilities & Utilities Operations Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Director / Senior Executive Leadership

We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Utilities Operations Director to oversee facilities management, utilities operations, and infrastructure performance. The ideal candidate will have strong operational leadership and strategic planning skills to ensure reliable services, optimize resources, maintain safety standards, and support the organization's long-term operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement facilities and utilities operations strategies.


• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and utility systems.


• Ensure the reliable delivery of essential services, including water, electricity, and HVAC systems.


• Establish operational standards, maintenance schedules, and performance targets.


• Manage facilities budgets, operating costs, and resource allocation.


• Lead facilities, maintenance, and utilities teams to ensure efficient service delivery.


• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and industry standards.


• Monitor equipment performance and implement preventive maintenance programs.


• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.


• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.


• Oversee facilities improvement projects, upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance.


• Assess operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.


• Track service performance and present operational reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.


• Extensive experience in facilities management, utilities operations, or infrastructure management.


• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance operations, and utility services.


• Proven leadership experience managing operational teams and service providers.


• Excellent budgeting, planning, and resource management skills.


• Understanding of workplace safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple facilities projects and operational priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Opportunities to lead large-scale facilities and utilities operations.


• Professional development and career advancement.


• A collaborative and supportive working environment.


• Opportunities to implement operational improvements and sustainability initiatives.


• The chance to contribute to infrastructure reliability and long-term business performance.