Role Purpose :

Senior Project Manager /Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility management. The role holder must ensure that the museum’s physical environment is safe, efficient, and conducive to the museum's operations and visitor experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Planning & Management:

• Develops and implement facility management strategies and plans to support the museum's operational goals.
• Oversees maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of the museum's facilities, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other critical systems.
• Ensures that all facilities are in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Leads and manage the facility management team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Coordinates with hard and soft facilities managers to ensure cohesive management of all facility-related activities.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations and implement improvement plans as needed.

Budgeting & Resource Management:

• Develops and manage the facility management budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitors and control expenses to stay within budgetary limits.
• Sources and manage contracts with external vendors and service providers.

Health, Safety, & Environmental Compliance:

• Ensures that the museum’s facilities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implements and oversee safety protocols, including emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Conducts regular safety audits and inspections, addressing any issues promptly.

Maintenance & Sustainability:

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to ensure the longevity and reliability of the museum's facilities.
• Implements sustainable practices in facility management to reduce the environmental impact of the museum’s operations.
• Monitors energy usage and implement energy-saving initiatives.

Project Management:

• Plans and oversees facility-related projects, including renovations, expansions, and new installations.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.

Shared Activity:

• Carries out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.
• Follows all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrates compliance to the organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value-driven culture within the organization.

Contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes, and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement, and cost reduction.

Skills and Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 7 to 10 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role as service provider.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale facilities, or similar environments.

Skills :

• Full professional proficiency in English; Arabic desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and facilities management software/tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.