Project and Facility Manager

Apres Restaurant - LLC; Al Ain; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apres Restaurant - LLC in the UAE seeks a Project Facility Manager to oversee all company projects and facility operations across UAE locations, ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law, Civil Defence, Municipality standards and other authorities.

The role drives operational efficiency, cost control, safety compliance and timely execution of infrastructure projects, with a focus on delivering high-quality hospitality facilities and supporting multi-site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management or Construction.
• 5–10 years UAE experience in project/facility management.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Fire Life Safety Code.
• Experience handling authority approvals in UAE.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fit-out, renovation, maintenance and infrastructure projects.
• Obtain required approvals from Municipality, Civil Defence and authorities.
• Ensure contractor compliance with UAE building codes and HSE standards.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals before project handover.
• Manage project budgets, BOQs, tendering and payments.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire systems.
• Maintain Civil Defence certificates, trade licenses, AMCs.
• Monitor utility usage; coordinate with ADDC/DEWA.
• Maintain risk assessments and safety drills; conduct fire drills.

Skills

Project management

HSE compliance

Regulatory knowledge UAE

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Facilities Management

Construction

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Facility Manager is responsible to manage and oversee all company projects andfacility operations across UAE locations ensuring full compliance with UAE Labour Law CivilDefence regulations Municipality standards and other statutory authority requirements The role ensures operational efficiency cost control safety compliance and timely execution of infrastructure projects

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIALIZED SKILLS EXPERIENCE Bachelor s Degree in Engineering Facilities Management Construction 5 10 years UAE experience in project facility management Strong knowledge of UAE Fire Life Safety Code Experience handling authority approvals in UAE NEBOSH IOSH certification preferred Valid UAE Driving License preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

type 1 Project Management UAE Regulatory Focus Plan and execute fit-out renovation maintenance and infrastructure projects Obtain required approvals from Municipality Civil Defence and other relevant authorities Ensure contractor compliance with UAE building codes and HSE standards Coordinate authority inspections and approvals before project handover Manage project budgets BOQs tendering and contractor payments Ensure all works comply with UAE Fire Life Safety Code type 1 Facility Operations Maintenance Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of o HVAC systemso Electrical MEP systemso Plumbing drainageo Fire alarm firefighting systemso Elevators and access control systems Ensure valid o Civil Defence certificateso Trade license-related facility complianceo Annual Maintenance Contracts AMCs Monitor utility usage and coordinate with ADDC DEWA Manage building insurance documentation type 1 Health Safety Compliance Mandatory UAE Standards Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law working conditions safety Implement HSE policies aligned with UAE regulations Conduct risk assessments and safety drills Coordinate annual fire drills with Civil Defence Maintain emergency evacuation plans Ensure First Aid Fire Warden training for staff type 1 Vendor Contract Management Source and manage FM contractors compliant with UAE regulations Review contracts and service‑level agreements SLAs Ensure contractors hold valid trade licenses and insurance Monitor contractor HSE compliance and site safety type 1 Documentation Authority Coordination Maintain records of o Civil Defence approvalso Municipality permitso Inspection certificateso AMC contractso Equipment warranties Act as company liaison with o Municipalityo Civil Defenceo Utility authoritieso Landlords and property management companies

KPIs

UAE Operational Standards 100 validity of Civil Defence certifications Zero major HSE violations Projects delivered within approved budget 95 preventive maintenance compliance rate Zero authority penalties or fines Reduction in utility costs year-on-year

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Team Management Planning Organizing UAE Regulatory Knowledge Authority Coordination Problem Solving Budget Control Cost Optimization Negotiation Skills Risk Safety Management Communication Reporting Multi-site Operations Management Civil engineer back group and should have experience handing F & B project and handling and communicating with contractors.

The Project Facility Manager is responsible to manage and oversee all company projects andfacility operations specially F B projects across UAE locations ensuring full compliance with UAE Labour Law Civil Defence regulations Municipality standards and other statutory authority requirements The role ensures operational efficiency cost control safety compliance and timely execution of infrastructure projects

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIALIZED SKILLS EXPERIENCE Bachelor s Degree in Engineering Facilities Management Construction 5 10 years UAE experience in project facility management Strong knowledge of UAE Fire Life Safety Code Experience handling authority approvals in UAE NEBOSH IOSH certification preferred Valid UAE Driving License preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

type 1 Project Management UAE Regulatory Focus Plan and execute fit-out renovation maintenance and infrastructure projects Obtain required approvals from Municipality Civil Defence and other relevant authorities Ensure contractor compliance with UAE building codes and HSE standards Coordinate authority inspections and approvals before project handover Manage project budgets BOQs tendering and contractor payments Ensure all works comply with UAE Fire Life Safety Code type 1 Facility Operations Maintenance Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of o HVAC systemso Electrical MEP systemso Plumbing drainageo Fire alarm firefighting systemso Elevators and access control systems Ensure valid o Civil Defence certificateso Trade license-related facility complianceo Annual Maintenance Contracts AMCs Monitor utility usage and coordinate with ADDC DEWA Manage building insurance documentation type 1 Health Safety Compliance Mandatory UAE Standards Ensure compliance with UAE Labour Law working conditions safety Implement HSE policies aligned with UAE regulations Conduct risk assessments and safety drills Coordinate annual fire drills with Civil Defence Maintain emergency evacuation plans Ensure First Aid Fire Warden training for staff type 1 Vendor Contract Management Source and manage FM contractors compliant with UAE regulations Review contracts and service‑level agreements SLAs Ensure contractors hold valid trade licenses and insurance Monitor contractor HSE compliance and site safety type 1 Documentation Authority Coordination Maintain records of o Civil Defence approvalso Municipality permitso Inspection certificateso AMC contractso Equipment warranties Act as company liaison with o Municipalityo Civil Defenceo Utility authoritieso Landlords and property management companies

KPIs

UAE Operational Standards 100 validity of Civil Defence certifications Zero major HSE violations Projects delivered within approved budget 95 preventive maintenance compliance rate Zero authority penalties or fines Reduction in utility costs year-on-year

CORE COMPETENCIES

Leadership Team Management Planning Organizing UAE Regulatory Knowledge Authority Coordination Problem Solving Budget Control Cost Optimization Negotiation Skills Risk Safety Management Communication Reporting Multi-site Operations Management