Facility Project Manager

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Dubai is seeking a Facility Project Manager to take end-to-end ownership of how spaces are built, delivered and maintained across UAE retail hubs, refurbishment centres, yards and offices. This is a hands‑on role requiring reading drawings, negotiating with contractors, securing approvals and on-site verification to ensure work matches the plan.

You will manage civil, MEP, HVAC, electrical and fire safety works, coordinate across sites, drive budgets and CAPEX, and ensure

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in facility projects or infrastructure management with a strong construction fit-out background.
• Proven track record delivering multi-site build-out or fit-out projects end-to-end in UAE/GCC.
• Strong working knowledge of local authority approval processes and building regulations.
• Experience in retail, automotive, industrial, warehousing or logistics environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery (Construction): Manage the full life cycle of construction fit-out and civil works projects from concept through design, execution and handover.
• Infrastructure Planning – New Site Development: Support site identification and feasibility assessments for new retail hubs and yards.
• Vendor Contractor & Cost Management: Source, evaluate and appoint contractors and suppliers; manage scope, SLAs and costs.
• Regulatory Approvals & Compliance: Manage authority approvals and permits; ensure works comply with UAE building codes and safety regulations.
• Facilities Management: Handover & Operations: Ensure smooth handover of completed sites; oversee maintenance of MEP systems.
• Health, Safety & Sustainability: Champion HSE culture; ensure compliance and energy efficiency considerations.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Civil/Construction Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Facility Project Manager

About the Role

As we continue to scale our physical footprint across the UAE retail hubs, refurbishment and reconditioning centres, inspection yards and office spaces, we are looking for a Facility Project Manager to take end-to-end ownership of how these spaces are built, delivered, and maintained. This is a hands‑on role for someone who blends a strong infrastructure mindset with strong real construction experience, comfortably reading a drawing, negotiating with a contractor, chasing an authority approval, and standing on a live site to make sure the work matches the plan. You’ll turn new‑site decisions into fully operational, safe and compliant spaces on time and on budget.

What You’ll Do

Project Delivery (Construction)

• Manage the full life cycle of construction fit‑out and civil works projects from concept and feasibility through design, execution and handover.
• Coordinate civil, MEP, HVAC, electrical and fire safety works across multiple sites simultaneously.
• Conduct regular site inspections to track progress, quality and adherence to design intent and safety standards.

Infrastructure Planning – New Site Development

• Support site identification and feasibility assessments for new retail hubs, refurbishment centres and yards.
• Translate operational and business requirements into practical space and infrastructure plans.
• Drive space optimisation and capacity planning across existing and upcoming locations.

Vendor Contractor & Cost Management

• Source, evaluate and appoint contractors, consultants and suppliers managing scope, SLAs and performance.
• Own project budgets and CAPEX planning—forecast, track and control costs, flag variances early.
• Review and negotiate quotations, contracts and variation orders to protect quality and value.

Regulatory Approvals & Compliance

• Manage authority approvals and permits (Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA, SEWA, Etihad, free‑zone, Trakhees) where applicable.
• Ensure all works comply with UAE building codes, safety regulations and relevant local authority requirements.

Facilities Management: Handover & Operations

• Ensure smooth handover of completed sites into operations, including snagging, documentation and asset registers.
• Oversee preventive and reactive maintenance of MEP systems and overall upkeep of live facilities.
• Establish and monitor facility management SLAs to keep sites safe, functional and presentable.

Health, Safety & Sustainability

• Champion a strong HSE culture across all projects and facilities.
• Ensure contractors and works comply with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Factor energy efficiency and sustainability into design and operational decisions where feasible.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting

• Act as the central point of contact between operations, leadership, contractors and consultants.
• Provide clear, regular updates on project status, budgets, risks and timelines.

What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in facility projects or infrastructure management with a strong construction fit‑out background.
• Proven track record delivering multi‑site build‑out or fit‑out projects end‑to‑end in UAE/GCC.
• Strong working knowledge of local authority approval processes and building regulations.
• Experience in retail, automotive, industrial, warehousing or logistics environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Solid grasp of civil and MEP works and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong project management discipline—scope, schedule, budget and quality control.
• Confident vendor negotiation and contractor management skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to run multiple projects and priorities at once.
• Proactive problem‑solver who stays calm and decisive under site pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD (reading level), and MS Office / Google Workspace.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.
• Facilities Management certification (e.g. IFMA/BIFM) or HSE certification (e.g. NEBOSH/OSHA).

Why Join Us

You’ll play a direct role in shaping the physical spaces where our teams and customers experience the brand every day. Every site you deliver becomes part of how we grow visible, tangible and impactful. If you like ownership, pace and seeing your work take physical shape, you’ll feel right at home here.