O&M and Facilities Management Projects Manager

AlRuwais is a Saudi company that builds and runs the facilities people rely on every day. We work in two connected fields:Contracting: construction and execution of building projectsOperations, maintenance and facilities management: keeping government and healthcare facilities running around the clockBecause we work on a building from its foundation through to its daily operation, we see how decisions made on site affect performance for years afterward. That experience shapes how we run every O&M contract we take on.About the roleWhen a chiller fails in a hospital or a backup generator doesn’t start in a government building, the problem goes beyond maintenance. Services stop and patient care is at risk. This role exists to make sure that doesn’t happen.At AlRuwais, you will lead a portfolio of operations, maintenance and facilities management contracts across multiple government and healthcare sites. Project managers and site teams report to you. You are fully accountable for each project’s mobilization, operations, technical performance, finances and contract compliance.ResponsibilitiesOperations and leadershipManage the O&M and FM project portfolio, including priorities, execution plans and operating budgets for each projectLead project managers, review their performance, run regular follow-up meetings and take corrective action when projects drift off planOversee the handover of new projects and their mobilization: manpower, equipment, materials and start-up plansApprove preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance strategies, manage asset lifecycles and keep services running 24/7Oversee all technical systems: power, transformers, generators and backup power, HVAC and chillers, pumps, water and drainage networks, fire systems, elevators, medical gases, low current, BMS and civil worksManage soft services, including cleaning, disinfection, waste management, pest control and landscapingMonitor critical systems in healthcare facilities and enforce safety, infection control, emergency response and business continuity requirementsFinancial and contractualReview financial plans, cash flow, and actual and forecast costs to protect target profit marginsFollow up on progress invoices, collections, claims, change orders, deductions and penalties, and address the causes of delaysEnsure SLAs and KPIs are met and client observations are closed on timeApprove procurement needs and evaluate suppliers and specialized subcontractorsReallocate resources across projects based on operational prioritiesContribute to pricing new O&M tenders and to transition plans after contract awardDigital systemsManage and develop the CMMS, covering the asset register, work orders, service requests, preventive and predictive maintenance plans and service levelsIntegrate CAFM, IWMS and EAM platforms with BMS and ERP where neededPull reports and dashboards to analyze failures and track performanceQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or a related engineering field from an accredited university10+ years of experience in O&M projects, including at least 5 years leading project managers or multiple concurrent projectsProven experience managing integrated O&M and FM contracts for government or healthcare facilities in Saudi ArabiaHands-on experience with project mobilization, budgets, progress invoices, claims and contractual KPIsHands-on experience with one or more of: IBM Maximo, SAP PM, Oracle eAM, Infor EAM, Archibus, Planon or similarActive membership in the Saudi Council of EngineersFluent Arabic and English, and strong executive reporting skillsPreferredPMP, CFM or FMP certificationNEBOSH or IOSHKnowledge of CBAHI requirements, the Saudi Building Code and ISO 41001What success looks likeContractual SLAs, KPIs and availability targets metProjects delivered on budget at target margin, with fewer unplanned costsHigher invoicing and collection rates, with fewer deductions, penalties and open claimsPreventive maintenance done on schedule, fewer repeat failures and faster response and repair timesClient observations and escalations closed on timeStrong project manager performance, fast mobilization of new projects and a stable workforceThis role requires regular travel between project sites in Riyadh and beyond, and availability for 24/7 operations and emergencies.