Building Facilities Manager

6 days ago

Manama, Manama, Bahrain ERA Real Estate Full time

About the role

We're hiring a highly motivated, hands-on Building Facilities Manager to oversee the operations and maintenance of prestigious high-rise properties and villas. You'll be accountable for both hard and soft services, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance across all assets.

What you'll do

  • Own day-to-day operations of core systems: HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire & life safety, chillers, pumps, generators, and water supply.
  • Lead emergency troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical input on projects.
  • Manage and develop in-house teams and contractors; set SLAs/KPIs and track performance.
  • Build and execute preventive & predictive maintenance programs (CMMS-driven).
  • Ensure tenant/resident requests are resolved promptly and professionally.
  • Oversee soft services: cleaning/janitorial, security (access control, CCTV, incident response), landscaping, waste management, pest control, concierge/reception, and move-in/move-out coordination.
  • Plan and control the annual OPEX budget; drive energy and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Procure, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts; verify quality and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and regular performance reports for management.
  • Lead refurbishments and improvement projects (hard & soft services).
  • Develop, test, and continuously improve emergency response and safety plans.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree / Diploma / Technical Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Management, or a related field.
  • 7–10 years' experience as a Facilities/Building Manager across high-rise, commercial, or residential portfolios; experience with developer-led property/facilities operations is a plus.
  • Strong technical knowledge of building systems and maintenance best practices.
  • Proven people leadership, contractor management, and stakeholder communication.
  • Budgeting, cost control, and vendor/contract management expertise.
  • Familiarity with CAFM/CMMS, permit-to-work, and safety & compliance standards.
  • Preferred:
    Demonstrated experience on high-rise projects in the GCC region.

Nice to have

  • Professional certifications (e.g., IFMA, IWFM/BIFM, NEBOSH/IOSH).
  • Energy management, sustainability, or smart-building/IoT exposure.

Work authorization

  • Candidates should be authorised to work in Bahrain (or eligible to obtain sponsorship per local regulations).

How to apply

Send your CV to

with the subject line:
Building Facilities Manager – Bahrain
.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Selections are based on qualifications, relevant experience, and business need.

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