Senior Real Estate & Facilities Spec

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai seeks a Senior Real Estate & Facilities Specialist to enhance and manage their facilities. The role requires expertise in project management, compliance, and team leadership to ensure effective facility operations, making it crucial for candidates to have extensive knowledge and experience in the real estate domain.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in the Middle East.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role with a multinational company.
• Additional qualification in real estate and facilities-related courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple end-user needs and oversee facility management.
• Coordinate transport functions and personnel relocation.
• Forecast operational and capital expenditure budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Facility Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Real Estate & Facilities Specialist uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external issues to improve the Real Estate & Facilities discipline within McDermott. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the Real Estate & Facilities discipline. They solve complex problems and use discipline-specific knowledge to improve their products or services. The Senior Real Estate & Facilities Specialist impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities with the Real Estate & Facilities team and other related teams, ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies.

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of Middle East experience
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role with a multinational company
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Facility Management
• Additional qualification in real estate and facilities-related certification coursework
• Construction and fit-out works experience, with project management skills for CapEx execution
• Ability to review and analyze third-party reports, including engineering, environmental, and appraisal reports
• Highly organized, diligent, and detail-oriented
• Strong project management skills to handle a large volume of workflow
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines with accurate financial information
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; AutoCAD skills are an advantage
• Technical knowledge of Building Management systems
• Self-starter and autonomous operator with leadership skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills; strong interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in written and verbal English; Arabic is an advantage
• Excellent organizational skills, assertiveness, proactive mindset, diligence, and attention to detail
• Proven track record with references
• Familiarity with JAFZA and Trakhees authority requirements is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple end-user needs simultaneously
• Responsible for day-to-day facility management and leading the Facilities team
• Manage transport functions and team
• Oversee space and resource planning, including personnel relocation
• Develop and guide staff through performance feedback and training
• Complete routine administrative tasks
• Act as the central contact for facility-related questions from business stakeholders and suppliers, providing high-level work estimates
• Participate in supplier RFP processes and serve as the point of contact for FM vendors and service contractors
• Review, analyze, and define application requirements, ensuring they meet project needs
• Forecast operational and capital expenditure budgets
• Plan and execute CapEx projects, manage budgets
• Liaise with authorities on compliance matters related to company facilities
• Handle facility/HSE compliance responsibilities
• Manage building maintenance, both preventive and corrective
• Serve as primary liaison with building management and maintenance for one or more office locations
• Coordinate vendor and service provider activities
• Prepare FM documentation such as work orders and purchase requisitions
• Maintain records of facilities assets
• Review facilities projects with management for approval
• Coordinate with the Facilities Manager/Director on all facilities-related matters
• Attend scheduled facility team meetings
• Ensure adherence to all standards, policies, and safety procedures
• Provide oversight to other facility staff
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by location