About the Role
This is a major mixed-use development project in Oman, focusing on large commercial buildings and retail areas, complemented by lavish landscaping and public realms. The senior facilities manager will serve as the client’s strategic representative overseeing all facilities management and operational readiness matters. This role includes leading the preparation, review, analysis, evaluation, and governance of RFPs, tenders, scopes of work, commercial submissions, and service delivery models related to Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Theatre Operations, Library Operations, and Leasing, along with associated operational packages. The appointed individual will safeguard the client’s interests by ensuring that all future operating contracts are commercially sound, technically robust, performance-driven, and aligned with international best practices.
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Responsibilities
- Advise clients on operating models, service delivery strategies, outsourcing approaches, and procurement routes.
- Lead the procurement of integrated facilities management and specialist operational services, including front of house, security, cleaning, landscaping, parking, and commercial and public-facing operations.
- Develop and review tender documentation, scopes of services, KPIs, SLAs, and governance frameworks.
- Manage bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and procurement recommendations to ensure value, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Support operational readiness, mobilization planning, asset handover, maintenance strategies, and transition management.
- Provide specialist advisory services for cultural, mixed-use, and public assets, including theatres, libraries, events venues, and commercial facilities.
- Review contract arrangements, performance frameworks, and governance structures to optimize service outcomes and mitigate risk.
- Prepare executive reports, business cases, and decision papers for senior leadership, boards, and key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, facilities management, business, real estate, operations, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as IFMA, IWFM, PMP, MRICS, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Extensive experience in facilities management, operational readiness, and procurement advisory across complex assets.
- Proven track record in leading tendering, bid evaluation, contract mobilization, 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.
Benefits
- Safety first: Emphasis on a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment.
- Client focus: Commitment to delivering on promises while building long-term relationships.
- Integrity: Maintaining compliance and positively influencing outcomes in the industry.
- Opportunity: Fostering a culture of continuous improvement to inspire personal and professional development.
The company is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria, as they may still be considered suitable for this role or others within the organization. The company is also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable for the role.
