105 Director Of Facilities jobs in Saudi Arabia

JOB TITLE:Director, Facilities Management

• JOB PURPOSE

Lead the strategic planning, operation, and maintenance of all organizational facilities to ensure they are safe, efficient, and fit-for-purpose. The Senior Manager will oversee facilities strategy, vendor management, maintenance programs, workplace services, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements

• KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Generic Accountabilities

Leadership

• Lead and manage the facilities management team to deliver high-quality, efficient, and reliable services across all sites.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development to staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and service excellence.

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute a long-term facilities strategy that supports the organization's growth and operational needs.
• Oversee space planning, asset lifecycle management, and capital improvement programs.
• Utilize facilities data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and resource allocation.

Policies, Systems, and Procedures

• Develop, implement, and maintain facilities policies, systems, and standard operating procedures to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Regularly review and enhance processes to improve service delivery, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.

Job Specific Accountabilities

Facilities Operations Oversight

• Direct the daily operations and maintenance of buildings, utilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize asset lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all facilities meet safety, health, and environmental standards.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Negotiate, manage, and evaluate contracts with vendors and service providers, ensuring adherence to SLAs and cost efficiency.
• Monitor contractor performance and address service deficiencies promptly.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage the facilities management budget, ensuring cost control and optimal resource utilization.
• Monitor expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.

Project Management

• Lead facilities-related projects, including renovations, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades, from planning through to completion.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.

Sustainability & Energy Management

• Implement and monitor sustainability initiatives, focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible practices.
• Track and report on sustainability performance metrics.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Develop and oversee emergency preparedness and business continuity plans related to facilities.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility-related matters with leadership, employees, and external partners.
• Prepare regular reports on facilities performance, maintenance status, and improvement plans.

Other Accountabilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership to meet evolving business needs and support organizational objectives.

Company Profile:

A legacy automotive company (LAC), part of a major family holding group (one of Saudi Arabia's leading family-owned conglomerates), headquartered in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, with OPCOs across automotive, transportation, FMCG, consumer goods and healthcare. LAC represents several globally renowned OEMs across multiple segments and employs 2,750+ staff; managing over 100+ facilities nationwide, including showrooms, offices, service centres, stockyards and warehouses.

About the role:

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a seasoned executive to serve as the Managing Director / Executive Director – Facilities Management at our client's company. Reporting directly to the Automotive CEO, the incumbent will lead a division comprising approximately 70 employees, with 4 Directors and functional Heads reporting directly to them. The division currently manages 100+ facilities across the Kingdom, including integrated showrooms, offices, warehouses and stockyards.

This is not a routine facilities role — the scope is strategic and transformative. The successful candidate will shape and execute the facilities management strategy for LAC, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, safety and innovation across a large and complex portfolio. They will play a critical role in supporting sales and service growth, reducing costs and driving projects that impact company's profitability and long-term sustainability.

Job-Specific Accountabilities

• Lead the Facilities Management division, ensuring strategic alignment with client's transformation and expansion agenda.
• Oversee operations for ~122 facilities nationwide, covering showrooms, service centres, offices, stockyards, and warehouses.
• Manage the work of 4 Directors: Maintenance (including HSE), Engineering (projects and construction), Facilities, and Real Estate & Permits.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring cost optimization, safety, and compliance across the portfolio.
• Implement and monitor Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks for operational risk, safety and continuity.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical analysis for new projects, assessing ROI, IRR, and long-term viability.
• Anticipate and support KSA's rapid market growth by contributing to facility location strategy and operational optimization (e.g., site rationalization or new site selection).
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Real Estate, Sales, After-Sales, Treasury, Brand/OEM leaders) and external partners (consultants, contractors) to deliver successful projects.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, engineering projects, real estate permitting, and compliance with government regulations.
• Support sales and service growth by providing reliable, safe, and efficient facilities infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop the Facilities Management leadership team, instilling accountability and a performance-driven culture.
• Communicate and liaise directly with the Owner and Group COO on strategy, operations, and major facilities projects.

Qualifications/Requirements Required:

• 15+ years
  of progressive experience in Facilities Management, Real Estate, or related functions, preferably within automotive, retail, or large-scale consumer sectors.
• Proven expertise in managing large portfolios of facilities (>120), including showrooms, offices, warehouses, and stockyards.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), health & safety, security, fire and safety compliance, and operational risk management.
• Experience with project feasibility reviews, including ROI/IRR analysis for new build projects and expansions.
• Procurement and project control experience advantageous, particularly cost estimation for new facilities projects.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

As part of its development of Qiddiya City, Qiddiya Investment Company ("QIC") will be developing residential communities, retail destinations, office precincts, hospitality & F&B offerings, entertainment venues, staff accommodation, educational, medical, sports & cultural arenas & stadiums (F1, tennis, golf, equestrian, motor sports, aquatics etc.), theme parks and e-gaming concepts in standalone or mixed-use environments.

The Director of Facilities - Hard Services is Qiddiya's in-house industry expert for Facilities Engineering. They form an integral role within the QAM PMO structure, supporting Engineering related performance reviews, managing engineering aspects of contract governance and acting as a point of engineering expertise for Qiddiya.

They are responsible for the technical maintainability, operability, readiness and future property and facilities management operation of the assets within Qiddiya City. The role retains a responsibility for the engineering aspects of assets under the responsibility of an operator or nominated party.

The role includes the development and delivery of Facilities Engineering service design, phased mobilization, ramp up/ interim services through to the ongoing property operations of commercial and private assets (directly or indirectly dependent upon asset and QAM strategy).

• Exclusive to Commercial and Private property assets within the scope of QAM
• Create QAM Change and Transformation operational policies and standards
• Close interface with Operational Readiness
• Assist in developing and implementing Asset Management, Facilities Management Framework and associated Strategies
• Lead the contractual performance deliverables of all Service providers & contractors within QIC FM.
• Delivering QAM obligations as defined within the Ways of Working related to asset handover and operations setup
• Support and implement a QAM Property, Facilities, Technology and ESG oversight function responsible for:
  • Property Governance
  • Property Standards
  • Property Compliance and Auditing
  • Asset Lifecycle Performance and Planning
  • Property Operator performance
  • Asset Maintainability and Operability through the design and build phases
  • Asset handover, testing & commissioning and certification
  • Procurement of technical and specialized service providers for QAM
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • QAM service setup, interim management and operation of property assets either under direct management or through a nominated third-party operator
• Prepare investment summaries & make recommendations for major CAPEX expenditures
• Examine and monitor the operating performance of the assets to ensure the return on investment in each asset is maximized through identifying asset enhancement initiatives
• Provide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports to the Executive Committee for all assets in the Retail portfolio

• Engineering Degree with experience in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management or Hospitality Management
• Recognized industry membership e.g., IWFM / IFMA
• 15+ years of Facilities Management experience, 5+ years in a leadership position
• International experience including prior experience within MENA
• Proven experience leading teams and managing contractor relationships
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders effectively
• Experience working in multicultural environments and knowledge of Middle Eastern facility operations is an advantage
• Certifications in facilities management or project management are highly desirable (e.g., IFMA, FM Global, PMP).

Attractive compensation and benefits package

• Director

• Full-time

• Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Director - Facilities - Soft Services

As part of its development of Qiddiya City, Qiddiya Investment Company ("QIC") will be developing residential communities, retail destinations, office precincts, hospitality & F&B offerings, entertainment venues, staff accommodation, educational, medical, sports & cultural arenas & stadiums, theme parks and e-gaming concepts in standalone or mixed-use environments.

The Director of Soft Services is Qiddiya's in-house industry expert for Facilities cleaning and pest control. They form an integral role within the QAM structure, leading service providers and third-party performance reviews, managing engineering aspects of contract governance and acting as a point of expertise for Qiddiya.

They are responsible for the technical maintainability, operability, readiness and future property and facilities management operation of the assets within Qiddiya City. The role retains responsibility for the aspects of assets under the accountability of an operator or nominated party.

The role includes the development and delivery of Facilities service phased mobilization, ramp up/ interim services through to the ongoing property operations of commercial and private assets.

• Exclusive to Commercial and Private property assets within the scope of QAM
• Create QAM Change and Transformation operational policies and standards
• Close interface with Operational Readiness
• Assist in developing and implementing Asset Management, Facilities Management Framework and associated Strategies
• Assist in RFP's structure and service providers selections
• Lead the contractual performance deliverables of all Service providers & contractors within QIC FM
• Delivering QAM obligations as defined within the Ways of Working related to asset handover and operations setup
• Support and implement a QAM Property, Facilities, Technology and ESG oversight function responsible for Property Governance, Property Standards, Property Compliance and Auditing, Asset Lifecycle Performance and Planning, Property Operator performance, and Asset Maintainability and Operability
• Procurement of technical and specialized service providers for QAM
• Budgeting and Financial Management
• QAM service setup, interim management and operation of property assets either under direct management or through a nominated third-party operator
• Prepare investment summaries & make recommendations for major CAPEX expenditures
• Examine and monitor the operating performance of the assets to ensure the return on investment in each asset is maximized through identifying asset enhancement initiatives
• Provide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports to the Executive Committee for all assets in the Retail portfolio

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, leading soft services within a Facilities Management company
• Recognized industry membership e.g., IWFM / IFMA
• 15+ years of Facilities Management experience, 5+ years in a leadership position
• International experience including prior experience within MENA
• Proven experience in directing teams and delivering high-quality services in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of industry best practices related to soft services
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendor relationships, and service contracts
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in facilities management is a plus
• Experience working within the entertainment or hospitality sectors is highly desirable

Attractive compensation and benefits package

As part of its development of Qiddiya City, Qiddiya Investment Company ("QIC") will be developing residential communities, retail destinations, office precincts, hospitality & F&B offerings, entertainment venues, staff accommodation, educational, medical, sports & cultural arenas & stadiums (F1, tennis, golf, equestrian, motor sports, aquatics etc.), theme parks and e-gaming concepts in standalone or mixed-use environments.

The Director of Facilities - Hard Services is Qiddiya's in-house industry expert for Facilities Engineering. They form an integral role within the QAM PMO structure, supporting Engineering related performance reviews, managing engineering aspects of contract governance and acting as a point of engineering expertise for Qiddiya.

They are responsible for the technical maintainability, operability, readiness and future property and facilities management operation of the assets within Qiddiya City. The role retains a responsibility for the engineering aspects of assets under the responsibility of an operator or nominated party.

The role includes the development and delivery of Facilities Engineering service design, phased mobilization, ramp up/ interim services through to the ongoing property operations of commercial and private assets (directly or indirectly dependent upon asset and QAM strategy).

• Exclusive to Commercial and Private property assets within the scope of QAM
• Create QAM Change and Transformation operational policies and standards
• Close interface with Operational Readiness
• Assist in developing and implementing Asset Management, Facilities Management Framework and associated Strategies
• Lead the contractual performance deliverables of all Service providers & contractors within QIC FM.
• Delivering QAM obligations as defined within the Ways of Working related to asset handover and operations setup
• Support and implement a QAM Property, Facilities, Technology and ESG oversight function responsible for:
  • Property Governance
  • Property Standards
  • Property Compliance and Auditing
  • Asset Lifecycle Performance and Planning
  • Property Operator performance
  • Asset Maintainability and Operability through the design and build phases
  • Asset handover, testing & commissioning and certification
  • Procurement of technical and specialized service providers for QAM
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • QAM service setup, interim management and operation of property assets either under direct management or through a nominated third-party operator
• Prepare investment summaries & make recommendations for major CAPEX expenditures
• Examine and monitor the operating performance of the assets to ensure the return on investment in each asset is maximized through identifying asset enhancement initiatives
• Provide input to monthly, quarterly and annual internal reports to the Executive Committee for all assets in the Retail portfolio

• Engineering Degree with experience in Real Estate, Business, Facilities Management or Hospitality Management
• Recognized industry membership e.g., IWFM / IFMA
• 15+ years of Facilities Management experience, 5+ years in a leadership position
• International experience including prior experience within MENA
• Proven experience leading teams and managing contractor relationships
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders effectively
• Experience working in multicultural environments and knowledge of Middle Eastern facility operations is an advantage
• Certifications in facilities management or project management are highly desirable (e.g., IFMA, FM Global, PMP).

Attractive compensation and benefits package

• Director

• Full-time

• Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement facility management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee daily operations of buildings, utilities, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage facility budgets, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Supervise facility staff, contractors, and service providers.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Lead space planning, renovations, and facility improvement projects.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships, including contracts and negotiations.
• Develop emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Monitor performance indicators to ensure efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in facility management or operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, safety standards, and maintenance practices.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize operational costs.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

We're hiring a results-driven Facility Operations Manager to lead all hard and soft services across a landmark mixed-use tower and hotel. The role ensures seamless, safe, and efficient operations aligned with 5-star standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee MEP, BMS, life safety, and building systems operations.

• Lead maintenance, custodial, and soft service teams.

• Manage vendors, budgets, and operational contracts.

• Ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards.

• Partner with hotel and property management for flawless service delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Engineering, Facility Management, or related field.

• 12–15 years' experience, including 5+ in leadership within luxury or high-rise facilities.

• Strong technical, financial, and team leadership skills.

Location: Jeddah

We are currently seeking a Facilities Management Director for our client, an established FM service provider based in the eastern region of KSA. The FM Director will lead and oversee all aspects of hard and soft facilities management operations for multiple client sites within the Kingdom. This role involves managing service delivery, client relationships, financial performance, business development, compliance with local regulations, and driving operational excellence. The Director will ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met or exceeded, while continuously improving service quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage FM operations across all portfolios.

• Develop and implement operational strategies in line with company goals and client expectations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Identify opportunities to expand scope or improve services.

• Develop and manage budgets for FM contracts.

• Support business development

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of FM professionals including engineers, supervisors, technicians, and cleaning/security staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.

• Operations management experience with an FM Service Provider

• Experience managing multiple projects and large blue collar workforce

• Proven track record in budget management, business development, client relationships, and team leadership.

Company Overview:

Our client is a leading Saudi organization with a strong presence in property and infrastructure development. The organization operates an integrated facilities management (IFM) arm covering all services, including hard and soft facilities management. The client is actively involved in large-scale, high-profile projects, including developments in NEOM, and partners with major contracting and service companies.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Project Director to lead the Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) portfolio. The ideal candidate will be an Arabic speaker with extensive experience managing both hard and soft FM services across large-scale, complex infrastructure projects. This role demands strong leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, including blue-collar staff and contracting companies, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the IFM operations across all projects, ensuring delivery of hard and soft services to the highest standards.

Manage multiple large-scale FM projects, ensuring operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with client standards.

Oversee and coordinate the performance of subcontractors, blue-collar workforce, and service providers.

Develop and implement strategic FM plans aligned with the client's property infrastructure goals.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards across all facilities and services.

Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, providing regular reporting and updates to senior management.

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture.

Collaborate with project and construction teams to integrate FM requirements from the design stage through handover and operations.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Technical degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.

Proven experience (15+ years) in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or project director role.

Deep understanding of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), including hard and soft FM services.

Experience managing large teams, including blue-collar workforce and subcontractors.

Strong experience in property infrastructure projects, preferably within high-profile developments (e.g., NEOM).

Excellent knowledge of FM best practices, health & safety regulations, and quality standards.

Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Arabic language proficiency required; English is essential.

Experience in top-tier companies or multinational FM environments is preferred.

Key Attributes:

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

Strong operational and financial acumen.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple high-pressure projects simultaneously.

Committed to driving service excellence and innovation.