Strategic IFM Leader: Ops & Procurement

Mace; Muscat; Hybrid; OMR 20,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in Oman\'s major mixed-use development. The Senior Facilities Manager will act as the client’s strategic representative for facilities management and operational readiness across IFM, theatre and library operations and leasing with associated packages.

You’ll lead tender preparation, review and governance, drive value through procurement, and ensure contracts are robust, compliant and performance-driven for long-term asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business, real estate, operations or related field.
• Professional certifications such as IFMA, IWFM, PMP, MRICS are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in facilities management, operational readiness and procurement advisory across complex assets.
• Proven track record leading tendering, bid evaluation, contract mobilisation and service delivery strategies.
• Strong knowledge of IFM services, contract governance, KPIs, SLAs and asset lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting public, cultural and mixed-use developments within GCC environments.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on operating models, service delivery strategies, outsourcing approaches and procurement routes.
• Leading the procurement of integrated facilities management and specialist operational services, including front of house, security, cleaning, landscaping, parking, commercial and public-facing operations.
• Developing and reviewing tender documentation, scopes of services, KPIs, SLAs and governance frameworks.
• Managing bid evaluations, commercial assessments and procurement recommendations to ensure value, compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Supporting operational readiness, mobilisation planning, asset handover, maintenance strategies and transition management.
• Providing specialist advisory services for cultural, mixed-use and public assets, including theatres, libraries, events venues and commercial facilities.
• Reviewing contract arrangements, performance frameworks and governance structures to optimise service outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Preparing executive reports, business cases and decision papers for senior leadership, boards and key stakeholders.

Skills

IFMA/IWFM/PMP/MRICS certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business, real estate, operations or related field

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in Oman\'s major mixed-use development. The Senior Facilities Manager will act as the client’s strategic representative for facilities management and operational readiness across IFM, theatre and library operations and leasing with associated packages.

You’ll lead tender preparation, review and governance, drive value through procurement, and ensure contracts are robust, compliant and performance-driven for long-term asset