Project Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide superior leadership and management of FM Services to Project as General Manager, Client presenting to the Board as ‘secretary’ on a quarterly basis (minimum) and as/when required the status of The Project and Company.
• Plan, organize, develop, and control activities to accomplish integrated strategic objectives and to optimize the utilization of resources.

• Direct the development and participate in reviewing and approving the short- and long-range operating objectives during mobilisation, through steady state and long term service improvement. 

• Lead, coach and develop a team to ensure operational tasks are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
• Monitor all work in progress to ensure that quality, statutory code, and operational standards are met.
• Oversee the development and implementation of manpower planning and management development programs to meet key objectives.
• Identify key employees and candidates and plan for their long-term development.
• Review and evaluate performance on a continuing basis and establish auditable measures of performance; counsel managers as to execution of programs, and when necessary, provide direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans in accordance with prevailing business conditions.
• Conduct and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the industry and trade associations, representatives of government, customers, and vendors as necessary.
• Manage and coach Facility Managers (FM’s) and be accountable for their performance and the performance of their frontline Infrastructure and technical teams.
• Develop a superior knowledge of, and capability to understand, the needs of client and customers.
• Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting of operating expenses, including expense participation and annual reconciliation of The Project.
• Manage all financial elements of The Project including revenue generation, cost controls, and financial performance and collections.
• Maintain tight oversight on labour and expenses to ensure favorable financial results
• Establish targets and strategies to drive The Project team to identify operational energy and utilities reduction initiatives and implement as early as possible to maximize savings.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant area from a recognized University.
• 15 years’ experience in Facilities Management at a senior level.

• 5 years’ Experience in managing or advising on LEED Certified Buildings / Properties is desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Membership of a chartered professional institute e.g., CIBSE / RICS / CIOB / IWFM or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.

ATTRIBUTES

• Arabic national/speaker required.
• Solid verbal and communication skills in English with clear natural sound.

• Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels
• Demonstrable business judgment, analytical expertise, and high degree of comprehension to develop clear, concise, and practical solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable policies and procedures with specialized knowledge of organization, supervision and administrative systems and maintenance/construction practices.

• Knowledge of effective sustainability and environmental practices and solutions.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

• Professional, tactful and diplomatic when dealing with internal and external Clients.
• Knowledge of BOOT contracting models is desirable.

 COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Operational understanding of CAFM systems and reporting functionality.
• Strong data base management and analysis skills.