Facilities Management Director

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Facilities Management Director (FM Director) to lead all facilities management operations for a major project in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will develop FM strategies, oversee day‑to‑day operations, manage budgets and resources, ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, and drive operational excellence across all facilities services.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall Facilities Management strategy, policies, and operational procedures.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all FM activities, including hard services, soft services, maintenance, and asset management.
• Ensure efficient operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facilities and infrastructure.
• Manage departmental budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary FM teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Coordinate with internal departments, clients, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and best practices in facilities management.
• Prepare management reports, operational analyses, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance management to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Support organizational goals through effective resource planning and risk management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Facilities Management.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management or leadership position.
• Professional certifications in Facilities Management are an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of Facilities Management principles, strategies, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.