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Director - Property Management

30+ days ago 2025/07/21
Full time · 18+ Years of Experience
10-49 Employees · Recruitment & Employee Placement Agency

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Job description

Role Summary

This role is perfect for arab candidates from outside the GCC region with a strong strategic mindset and a proven track record of managing complex real estate or development projects.

We are seeking a seasoned Director – Property Management to lead and elevate our property operations across strategy, architecture, and execution, with a strong emphasis on strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing facilities and projects across multiple units, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational goals.

This opportunity is suited for senior professionals with at least 20 years of project management experience, ideally within real estate, facility operations, or large-scale development projects.

Please note: This is not a construction-focused role. It requires a strategic leader who can align long-term property operations with business goals, guide architectural direction, and drive performance across teams and assets.




Skills

Key Responsibilities


Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

  • Act as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership on all matters related to property development, operations, and optimization.
  • Lead long-term planning, performance improvement, and the strategic roadmap for Fit-Out, Facility Management, and Project Development units.
  • Analyze existing infrastructure and recommend changes to improve functionality, sustainability, and ROI.
  • Provide guidance on aligning property operations with overall business objectives.


Architecture & Project Oversight

  • Collaborate with architects and consultants to ensure strategic alignment of design, cost, and operational viability.
  • Review and approve project plans, ensuring they integrate with long-term development strategies.
  • Oversee the implementation and delivery of high-impact projects across properties.


Operational Excellence

  • Manage property operations to ensure tenant satisfaction, operational efficiency, and cost control.
  • Approve and oversee the Annual Property Operations Plan and maintenance programs.
  • Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance across all assets to ensure continuous functionality.


Vendor & Budget Management

  • Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
  • Manage departmental budgets, external contracts, and procurement processes with ongoing financial reviews.


Regulatory & Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with local government regulations, HSE guidelines, and fire safety protocols.
  • Lead risk mitigation planning and manage emergency response and asset preservation strategies.


Team Development & Performance

  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of 15+ professionals.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and drive continuous capability development across the team.


Candidate Profile


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • (Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus)


Experience:

  • Minimum 20 years of experience in project management, property development, or facilities leadership
  • Proven experience in strategic planning and cross-functional team leadership
  • Preferably with experience in real estate, facility development, or infrastructure sectors


Skills:

  • Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities
  • Ability to align architecture and operations with broader business objectives
  • Excellent in communication, budget management, and vendor oversight
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite



Preferred candidate

Years of experience
18+ years
Residence location
Jordan; Kuwait
Nationality
All Arab Countries
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
Major
Mechanical Engineering
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