Director of Facilities Management

MOBCO Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

MOBCO Group is seeking a highly experienced Director of Facilities Management with an engineering background to lead FM operations, secure major contracts, and drive business growth in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have 25+ years of progressive FM or engineering operations experience and proven senior leadership capabilities within large facilities or integrated services organizations.

You will oversee MEP and asset management, manage complex client portfolios, and lead negotiations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline.
• 25+ years of progressive experience in Facilities Management, Engineering Operations, or related fields.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles within major FM, construction, or integrated services organizations.
• Strong track record of bringing new business and securing major FM contracts.
• Experience managing mega projects, large-scale facilities, and complex client portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational performance of the Facilities Management division.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across government, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.
• Leverage relationships with major developers, government entities, consultants, and asset owners to generate business.
• Lead client engagement, prequalification, tendering, proposals, negotiations, and contract acquisition.
• Oversee integrated FM operations, including MEP, maintenance, asset management, and service delivery.
• Ensure profitability, cost control, contract compliance, and achievement of KPIs.
• Build and lead a high-performing FM team and establish service delivery standards.
• Represent the company in strategic client meetings and business development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Business development

FM operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil)

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Facilities Management with an engineering background to lead FM operations, drive business growth, and secure major contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with mega projects, major clients, and leading international or regional companies, with a proven ability to bring new business to the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational performance of the Facilities Management division.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across government, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors.
• Leverage established relationships with major developers, government entities, consultants, and asset owners to generate business.
• Lead client engagement, prequalification, tendering, proposals, negotiations, and contract acquisition.
• Oversee integrated FM operations, including MEP, maintenance, asset management, and service delivery.
• Ensure profitability, cost control, contract compliance, and achievement of operational KPIs.
• Build and lead a high-performing FM team and establish effective service delivery standards.
• Represent the company in strategic client meetings and business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline.
• 25+ years of progressive experience in Facilities Management, Engineering Operations, or related fields.
• Proven experience in senior leadership roles within major FM, construction, or integrated services organizations.
• Strong track record of bringing new business and securing major FM contracts.
• Experience managing mega projects, large-scale facilities, and complex client portfolios.
• Established relationships with major developers, government entities, consultants, and strategic clients in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Strong knowledge of integrated FM services, commercial management, P&L, and contract governance.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.