Director of Facility Engineering & Operations

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts; Lusail; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Qatar is seeking a senior facilities manager to lead engineering and maintenance operations across the property. You will be responsible for the physical plant, energy efficiency, safety compliance, and asset protection while managing capital projects and service contracts.

The role requires solid experience in facilities management, HVAC‑R, electrical/plumbing systems, and budget oversight, with strong leadership of emergency response and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, 3 years in engineering/maintenance or related area; HVAC‑R/electrical/plumbing training.
• 2-year degree in Building/Construction/Engineering or related; 1 year engineering/maintenance experience; HVAC‑R/electrical/plumbing training.

Responsibilities

• Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
• Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
• Manages energy consumption and recommends economical facility operations.
• Develops service contract specifications and administers contracts.
• Dispatches preventive maintenance and repair work orders and tracks completion quality.
• Oversees maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, vehicles, and recreation facilities.
• Develops long-term preventative maintenance plans and asset protection strategies.
• Plans projects for renovations or new construction and coordinates bids and supervision.
• Building relationships with external stakeholders (city departments, fire prevention, vendors).
• Ensures fire crew understands procedures and alarms; conducts monthly property inspections.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC‑R/electrical/plumbing.

2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 1 year experience in engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC‑R/electrical/plumbing.

Job description

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Qatar is seeking a senior facilities manager to lead engineering and maintenance operations across the property. You will be responsible for the physical plant, energy efficiency, safety compliance, and asset protection while managing capital projects and service contracts.

The role requires solid experience in facilities management, HVAC‑R, electrical/plumbing systems, and budget oversight, with strong leadership of emergency response and maintenance teams.