
Facility Manager
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee building and grounds maintenance, including planned preventive maintenance (PPM) of non-clinical machinery and office equipment.
- Ensure effective cleaning, catering, vending, security, utilities, accommodation, space management, and waste management services.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of contractors, ensuring adherence to standards and compliance with regulations.
- Check that agreed work by staff or contractors is completed satisfactorily and address deficiencies promptly.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent facility-related issues.
- Manage and plan essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, cleaning, catering, waste disposal, and recycling.
- Lead non-clinical procurement and contract management, ensuring compliance with budgetary controls and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact for outsourced companies and contractors.
- Ensure all contracts are valid, updated, and in line with requirements of the EHS Sector Regulator Authority (DOH).
- Manage purchasing, installation, renovations, and cyclical replacements of furniture, equipment, and supplies.
- Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to ensure maximum value for money.
- Lead assigned facility-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
- Plan optimal allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings or reorganization of current premises.
- Investigate availability and suitability of options for new premises in alignment with organizational strategy.
- Manage and lead change initiatives to minimize disruption to operations.
- Coordinate and lead multiple teams across facility management areas.
- Maintain office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Manage performance through coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high service standards.
- Attend meetings as required and represent the Facilities function effectively.
- Prepare, maintain, and report on facility activities and performance metrics.
- Use performance management techniques to monitor service levels and drive improvements.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety regulations, and DOH requirements.
- Investigate complaints, incidents, and other events, and report findings to the Quality Lead/Manager as per process.
- Participate actively in peer reviews and annual appraisals.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in networks or societies.
- Adheres to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System.
- Adheres to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
- Understands and adheres to emergency preparedness, fire safety and code policies/plans.
- Ensure facilities management services support compliance with JCIA, CARF, DOH, and EHS standards and requirements.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, policies, and records required for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
- Actively participate in internal and external audits related to facilities, safety, and non-clinical operations.
- Work closely with Quality and Clinical teams to ensure that facility operations align with patient safety and infection control requirements.
- Lead and support continuous readiness initiatives for all inspections and audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Monitor and evaluate service contracts and performance to maintain accreditation standards.
- Oversee building and grounds maintenance, including planned preventive maintenance (PPM) of non-clinical machinery and office equipment.
- Ensure effective cleaning, catering, vending, security, utilities, accommodation, space management, and waste management services.
- Supervise and coordinate the work of contractors, ensuring adherence to standards and compliance with regulations.
- Check that agreed work by staff or contractors is completed satisfactorily and address deficiencies promptly.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent facility-related issues.
- Manage and plan essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, cleaning, catering, waste disposal, and recycling.
- Lead non-clinical procurement and contract management, ensuring compliance with budgetary controls and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary contact for outsourced companies and contractors.
- Ensure all contracts are valid, updated, and in line with requirements of the EHS Sector Regulator Authority (DOH).
- Manage purchasing, installation, renovations, and cyclical replacements of furniture, equipment, and supplies.
- Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to ensure maximum value for money.
- Lead assigned facility-related projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
- Plan optimal allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings or reorganization of current premises.
- Investigate availability and suitability of options for new premises in alignment with organizational strategy.
- Manage and lead change initiatives to minimize disruption to operations.
- Coordinate and lead multiple teams across facility management areas.
- Maintain office staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Manage performance through coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high service standards.
- Attend meetings as required and represent the Facilities function effectively.
- Prepare, maintain, and report on facility activities and performance metrics.
- Use performance management techniques to monitor service levels and drive improvements.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety regulations, and DOH requirements.
- Investigate complaints, incidents, and other events, and report findings to the Quality Lead/Manager as per process.
- Participate actively in peer reviews and annual appraisals.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in networks or societies.
- Adheres to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System.
- Adheres to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines.
- Understands and adheres to emergency preparedness, fire safety and code policies/plans.
- Ensure facilities management services support compliance with JCIA, CARF, DOH, and EHS standards and requirements.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, policies, and records required for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
- Actively participate in internal and external audits related to facilities, safety, and non-clinical operations.
- Work closely with Quality and Clinical teams to ensure that facility operations align with patient safety and infection control requirements.
- Lead and support continuous readiness initiatives for all inspections and audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Monitor and evaluate service contracts and performance to maintain accreditation standards.
ESSENTIAL PREFERRED
Education · Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. · Master's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience · 3 years relevant experience · 5 years relevant experience
Certification and Licensure · Certified Facility Manager (CFM) · Facilities Management Professional (FMP) or Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) - IFMA.
Job Specific Knowledge and Skills · Leadership Skills · Leadership Skills
· Excellent planning, project management, and organizational skills. · Excellent planning, project management, and organizational skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Microsoft Office · Microsoft Office.
· English · Bilingual