Overview
Facilities Director – High-End Residential Real Estate Developer – Dubai Jobs in Dubai, UAE at Big Fish Recruitment
Job Overview
The Facilities Director will oversee the operational excellence, asset preservation, and luxury service standards across our premium residential real estate portfolio. This role demands a strategic leader who can balance complex engineering systems with white-glove hospitality to ensure an uncompromised resident experience. You will manage daily estate operations, overseeing a full scope of FM services delivered by multiple service providers, to ensure asset integrity and value across all luxury developments.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Luxury Experience
• Establish and maintain five-star hospitality service delivery standards across all areas, internal and external.
• Implement and scale localized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that align with premium brand values.
• Lead the transition of newly constructed developments from the construction handover phase to active operational management.
Engineering & Lifecycle Operations
• Deploy and audit Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to optimize predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee complex building systems, including specialized MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), central HVAC, automated access control, and smart automation systems.
• Conduct routine property audits to verify structural integrity, aesthetic perfection, and landscaped area upkeep.
• Manage emergency planning, business continuity, and rapid-response protocols for all weather or infrastructural disruptions.
Financial & Vendor Administration
• Formulate and control multi-million dollar operating expenses (OpEx) and capital expenditures (CapEx) budgets.
• Negotiate and manage integrated facilities management (IFM) contracts and specialized boutique vendors.
• Drive operational efficiency to maximize net operating income (NOI) without compromising development aesthetics.
Sustainability & Compliance
• Introduce and lead eco-friendly initiatives, carbon reduction goals, and green building certifications.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, municipal safety guidelines, environmental standards, and building codes.
Title: Facilities Director – High-End Residential Real Estate Developer – Dubai
Company: Big Fish Recruitment
Location: Dubai, UAE
