Buildings & Facilities Director
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About the Role
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai seeks a Buildings & Facilities Director to provide strategic leadership for planning, design, execution, and maintenance of authority buildings and infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
- Lead development and implementation of strategic plans and KPIs for buildings and facilities
- Oversee project execution from planning through completion, ensuring compliance with standards
- Manage departmental assets through RTA Asset Management System
- Drive adoption of green building design and smart building technologies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree/master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or Project Management
- 16+ years experience (master's) or 18+ years (bachelor's)
- Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2
- UAE Nationals Only
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Job Details
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, design, execution, and maintenance of Authority buildings, facilities, and infrastructure across Dubai.
- Drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with RTA standards, and embed innovation, sustainability, and intelligent systems.
Strategy
- Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans and KPIs, ensuring alignment with Authority’s objectives.
- Review and endorse strategic plans for modernizing commercial and investment areas across all Authority owned buildings.
- Strategically guide horizon scanning efforts to identify emerging trends in infrastructure, technology, and sustainability.
- Direct feasibility studies and impact assessments for projects, integrating sustainability, traffic, and environmental considerations.
- Establish cross functional programs, budgets, and schedules to enhance efficiency and optimize assets.
Operations
- Oversee teams and resources, monitoring execution of projects and programs.
- Manage project execution from planning and design through completion, ensuring compliance with approved standards.
- Review and approve contracts and agreements, overseeing technical prequalification of consultants and vendors.
- Oversee management of departmental assets through the RTA Asset Management System (AMS).
- Oversee stakeholder coordination with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and government entities.
- Direct performance management processes, ensuring training needs are identified and corrective actions taken.
Product / Process Improvement
- Drive the adoption of green building design, smart building technologies, and intelligent infrastructure integration.
- Promote innovation, AI/ML driven simulations, and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Lead continuous improvement of project governance, technical reporting, and data analysis practices.
- Oversee the modernization of commercial and investment spaces across Authority buildings.
Physical Working Conditions
- Conduct periodic site visits to project locations, facilities, and infrastructure sites.
Job Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree/master’s degree Civil/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or Project Management.
- Experience: 16+ years in case of master’s degree (18+ years in case of bachelor’s degree).
- Tech Certificates: Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2.
- Required Nationality: UAE Nationals Only.
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